Battle of Little Bighorn

• What was the Battle of the Little Bighorn?

  A significant battle between the US Army's 7th Cavalry and the Sioux, resulting in a major victory for the Sioux and the death of George Armstrong Custer.
• When was the Battle of the Little Bighorn?

  1876
• What were the Black Hills?

  A sacred region in Dakota for the Sioux, site of a gold rush, leading to conflicts with miners and the US government.
• Who is George Armstrong Custer?

  Leader of the US Army's 7th Cavalry, who disobeyed orders and led an ill-fated attack on the Indian camp at Little Bighorn.
• Who is Sitting Bull?


  A prominent Indian leader who ordered attacks on gold prospectors and played a key role in the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
• Who is Crazy Horse?

  Crazy Horse was a revered Oglala Lakota warrior who fought fiercely against U.S. expansion into Native American territories, notably in the Battle of the Little Bighorn, symbolizing indigenous resistance and bravery.
• What was the Gold Rush?


  A rapid influx of miners to an area after the discovery of gold, leading to increased tensions and conflicts with the native population.
• When was the Gold Rush?


  1849
• What were Reservations?


  Designated land for Native American tribes, often established through treaties with the US government.
• What were the Bureau of Indian Affairs?

  A federal agency responsible for managing relations between the US government and Native American tribes, which provided inaccurate intelligence about the number of natives at Little Bighorn.
• What was the Three Pronged Attack?

  A military strategy involving coordinated attacks from multiple directions, which failed due to poor intelligence and lack of coordination.
• What was Rosebud Creek?

  The location where Crazy Horse led an attack on Crook's forces before moving to the Little Bighorn, contributing to the US Army's defeat.
• What were the Short-Term Consequences of losing the battle?

  Immediate effects of an event, such as the Battle of the Little Bighorn, which led to changes in government policy and increased hostilities between the US and Native American tribes.
• What were the Changes in Government Policy?

  After Little Bighorn, the U.S. government escalated efforts to subdue Native American resistance, intensifying military presence and pursuing leaders like Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse. Policies like the Dawes Act were enacted to assimilate Native Americans, breaking up tribal lands and promoting individual ownership.