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What did Strongheart do in the Chautauqua circuit?

He was a performer and gave talks about Native American culture
He was a ringmaster
He was a highwire walker
He was a magician

Answer

Strongheart was a Native American performer and lecturer who shared aspects of his culture and promoted understanding between Native American and white communities during his time on the Chautauqua circuit, a popular educational and cultural movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.