1870s War in the West

______________________ was the Lakota chief in the 1870s.

What is a reservation?

• an appointment at a restaurant

• an area of land set aside for African Americans

• an area of land set aside for Native Americans

• an area of land set aside for Americans

In 1868, the United States government and the Lakota tribal leaders signed a treaty about the land called _____________________.

Why did the United States government try to break their treaty with the Lakota tribe?

Which American general led an attack on the Lakota tribe?

• Crazy Horse

• Sitting Bull

• Chief Joseph

• George Custer

In the Battle of ____________________, Crazy Horse and his men defeated General George Custer.

Chief Joseph was the Lakota tribe leader that tried to lead his people to Canada.

• True
• False

How did the falling buffalo population affect the Plains Indians?

About how many Native Americans live in the United States today?

• 1 million

• 2.5 million

• 10 million

• 25 million

What are some ways that Native Americans are keeping their traditions alive today?