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Battle of LBH
The Battle of Little Big Horn
Question | Answer |
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What is the date for the Battle of Little Big Horn | 1876 |
Who fought in the Battle of Little Big Horn? Who won? | U.S. Cavalry vs.. Indians; Indians won |
Why were the government treaties with the Indians broken? | They built roads and army forts on land promised to the Indians |
Why did people flock to the Black Hills of South Dakota in 1875? | There was gold. |
What were the names of two Indian leaders who led the Sioux from Dakotas to Montana? | Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse |
Describe what occurred during this battle? | After dividing the forces of about 600 into 3 units, Custer moved into the valley where Indians were waiting. Expecting only 1000 Indians, he was surprised to find 3,000. All of Custer's troops died. |
When did Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull die? | Crazy Horse died more than a year after surrender and Sitting Bull died 14 years later. He was killed by a policeman. |