bridget bower lrc 320 final project. custer’s last stand 1876 general george custer known as...
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Historical Battlesin Native American
History
Bridget BowerLRC 320
Final Project
Custer’s Last Stand
1876
General George Custer Known as “Indian
Fighter” Ordered 700 soldiers to
attack the tribes
Sitting Bull Countered with 1,000+
warriors for a victory
The Trail of Tears
1830- Indian Removal Act Cherokee’s from
Georgia were forced from their homes and marched to Oklahoma
1,000 mile expedition
Over 4,000 Cherokee died en route
Nez Perce War
US government takes back 7.5 million acres of Nez Perce land
Nez Perce retreat for help to fight for their land
Stopped at Snake Creek, start of the 5 day battle of the Nez Perce war
“I am tired; my heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now
stands I will fight no more forever.”Chief Joseph
Wounded Knee Massacre
Dec. 29, 1980
US troops enter Lakota camp to disarm the natives
A gunshot is fired, massacre entails
200 women and children of the Lakota are murdered