Question

What was the major task assigned to Albert Pike?

a) He was to locate and arrange resources for the Union Army.
b) He was to enlist military aid for the Confederate Army.
c) He was to sign peace treaties with the Native Americans.
d) He was to take over Indian Territory.

Answer 1

The correct answer here is B.

Albert Pike's task was to gain and secure additional military aid for the Confederate forces and to do that he was tasked with negotiating numerous treaties with the Native Americans and was sent to them as the Confederate envoy. He did manage to secure a treaty with the Cherokee.