Custer's Reckless Decision at Little Bighorn

Based on the passage, why might Custer's decision to attack the village be considered reckless?

• He had a reputation for being fearless and aggressive.

• He underestimated the size of the village and the number of warriors.

• He wanted to end the war quickly.

• He was confident in his soldiers' abilities.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

What reasoning might the Arikara and Crow scouts have used to protest Custer's plan to attack the village?

• They believed Custer was a poor leader.

• They had never seen such a large village and knew it was too risky.

• They wanted to negotiate peace instead.

• They were afraid of the Lakota Sioux.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

How might Custer's past experiences in the Civil War have influenced his decision to attack the village?

• He was used to taking big risks and believed it would lead to victory.

• He wanted to prove himself as a leader.

• He had a personal vendetta against the Lakota Sioux.

• He thought the village was poorly defended.

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

What evidence from the passage suggests that Custer did not fully understand the situation before deciding to attack?

• He only saw the edge of the village and not the full extent of it.

• He ignored the advice of his scouts.

• He was eager to end the war quickly.

• He had a reputation for being reckless.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Considering the information in the passage, what strategic mistake did Custer make in his planning?

• He did not consider the possibility of reinforcements for the village.

• He underestimated the number of warriors and the size of the village.

• He overestimated the capabilities of his own soldiers.

• He failed to gather enough intelligence about the enemy.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9