Battle of Little Bighorn Quiz

What was another name for the Battle of Little Bighorn?

• Battle of the Plains

• Custer's Last Stand

• Battle of the Rosebud

• Battle of Wounded Knee

What was the significance of the Treaty of Fort Laramie?

• It established the Great Sioux Reservation.

• It allowed settlers to move freely into Native American lands.

• It was a peace treaty with the British.

• It ended the American Civil War.

Why did tensions rise after the discovery of gold in the Black Hills?

• The gold was found on sacred Native American land.

• The discovery led to a new treaty being signed.

• The gold was found by the U.S. government.

• The gold was found in California.

What was the U.S. government's response to Native American leaders refusing to relocate?

• They offered more money for the land.

• They signed a new treaty with the leaders.

• They issued a proclamation threatening military action.

• They declared war immediately.

Who were the key Native American leaders during the Battle of Little Bighorn?

• Geronimo and Cochise

• Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse

• Tecumseh and Pontiac

• Red Cloud and Black Elk

What was Custer's main concern before launching the attack?

• The weather was unfavorable.

• He had insufficient ammunition.

• The Native American forces were too small.

• The camp would break apart.

How did the Native American forces compare to Custer's troops in terms of numbers?

• They had a similar number of warriors.

• They significantly outnumbered Custer's troops.

• They had fewer warriors than Custer's soldiers.

• They were outnumbered by Custer's troops.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Little Bighorn for Custer's forces?

• They won a decisive victory.

• They were completely destroyed.

• They suffered heavy casualties but some survived.

• They captured the Native American leaders.

How did newspapers in the East portray the Battle of Little Bighorn?

• As a minor skirmish

• As a massacre by bloodthirsty warriors

• As a victory for Custer

• As a peaceful negotiation

What was the long-term consequence of the Battle of Little Bighorn for Native Americans?

• They formed a new treaty with the U.S.

• They were forced onto reservations.

• They gained more land.

• They won independence.