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Historical Battles in Native American History

Historical Battles in Native American History. Bridget Bower LRC 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.

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Historical Battles in Native American History

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  1. Historical Battlesin Native American History Bridget Bower LRC 320 Final Project

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

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