The Battle of the Little Big Horn

What was the turning point in the history of the American West in 1876?

• The Battle of Little Big Horn

• The signing of the Fort Laramie Treaty

• The discovery of gold in California

• The completion of the Transcontinental Railroad

Which treaty gave the Sioux a large reservation in South Dakota?

• Treaty of Versailles

• Fort Laramie Treaty

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Paris

Who led the US army forces to protect the railroad workers near the Black Hills?

• General Robert E. Lee

• General Ulysses S. Grant

• General William Sherman

• General George Custer

What did the US government offer the Sioux for the Black Hills?

• $7 million or $450,000 for mineral rights

• $5 million or $300,000 for mineral rights

• $10 million or $500,000 for mineral rights

• $6 million or $400,000 for mineral rights

Why was it impossible for the Sioux to return to their reservation by December 1875?

• Deep snow made travel impossible

• They were negotiating with the US government

• They had no means of transportation

• They were engaged in another battle

Who were the leaders of the Sioux during the battle at the Rosebud River?

• Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse

• Red Cloud and Black Elk

• Geronimo and Cochise

• Chief Joseph and Tecumseh

On what date did Custer attack the Indian camp at the Little Big Horn River?

• June 25, 1876

• August 15, 1876

• July 4, 1876

• May 10, 1876

How many men were killed in Custer's attack at the Little Big Horn River?

• 225 men

• 300 men

• 100 men

• 150 men

What was the reaction of white people after the massacre of Custer and his men?

• They supported the Sioux's claim to the Black Hills

• They ignored the incident

• They sought peace treaties with the Indians

• They wanted to destroy Indians or their way of life

How many army forces were sent west after the defeat of Custer?

• 2000 army forces

• 2500 army forces

• 1500 army forces

• 3000 army forces