battle of little big horn

• Awhat was the significance of the Battle of Little Bighorn regarding the treatment of Indians?

  It was a turning point in their treatment
• According to the video, what choice were Indians given after the Battle of Little Bighorn?

  Assimilation or death
• According to the video, what treaty guaranteed the Black Hills to the Sioux?

  The 1868 Second Fort Laramie Treaty
• What did the 1868 Second Fort Laramie Treaty guarantee to the Sioux, according to the video?

  The Black Hills as a sacred site forever
• According to the video, in what year was gold discovered in the Black Hills?

  1874
• According to the video, what event led to the Fort Laramie Treaty being disregarded?

  Discovery of gold in the Black Hills
• According to the video, who were the leaders that the Sioux gathered around?

  Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse
• As the video states, what did President Grant insist in December 1875?

  Unreturned Sioux would be attacked
• According to the video, why was it impossible for the Indians to return to their reservations in December 1875?

  Heavy snow
• According to the video, what was the Little Bighorn?

  A river
• According to the video, what led to Custer's defeat at the Battle of Little Bighorn?

  Overconfidence and bravery of the Sioux
• According to the video, approximately how many Indians outnumbered Custer's men?

  2,000
• According to the video, why was splitting his forces a fatal mistake for Custer?

  It was a doomed attempt to surround
• As stated in the video, what roles did Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse play in the battle?

  Sitting Bull: led women/children to safety Crazy Horse: attack
• According to the video, what did the U.S. government decide after the Battle of Little Bighorn?

  Plains Indians must stay on reservations
• According to the video, how did the U.S. Army enforce the reservation policy after the battle?

  Relentlessly chased Indians back
• As the video states, what happened to previous treaties after the Battle of Little Bighorn?

  They were ignored at will
• According to the video, what tactic did the U.S. government employ to control the Indians on reservations?

  Withholding food
• What action did the U.S. Army take to maintain control over the Indians, according to the video?

  Increased soldiers and demanded weapon surrender
• According to the video, what happened to Crazy Horse in 1877?

  He was murdered while under arrest