American Indians and Battle of Little Bighorn

Who was the leader of the U.S. Army at the Battle of the Little Bighorn?

• General Ulysses S. Grant

• Colonel Robert E. Lee

• Major General William Sherman

• Lieutenant Colonel George Custer

What was another name for the Battle of the Little Bighorn?

• The Black Hills Conflict

• The Great Sioux War

• Custer's Last Stand

• The Battle of the Greasy Grass

Which Native American chief had a vision of victory before the battle?

• Chief Gall

• Sitting Bull

• Crazy Horse

• Two Moon

What was discovered in the Black Hills that led to conflict?

• Oil

• Coal

• Gold

• Silver

How many soldiers were with Custer during his last stand?

• About 100

• About 50

• About 300

• About 200

What was a major reason for conflict between white settlers and American Indian tribes in the 1800s?

• Different ideas about land ownership

• Religious differences

• Language barriers

• Trade disagreements

What did the United States government use to make agreements with the Indian tribes?

• Verbal promises

• Contracts

• Treaties

• Letters

What did the United States government promise to do with the land on the west side of the Mississippi River?

• Sell it to settlers

• Build cities on it

• Use it for farming

• Reserve it for Indians

How long did the United States government give the Cherokee to move?

• Two years

• One year

• Six Months

• Three years

Who was in charge of the reservations?

• Men called agents

• Government officials

• Tribal leaders

• Soldiers