The Battle of Little Bighorn

In what U.S. state did the Battle of Little Bighorn take place?

• Texas

• Montana

• North Carolina

• Arizona

Who led the seventh cavalry (army) in Little Bighorn?

• Custer

• Sitting bull

• George Washington

• Crazy Horse

What caused the conflict?

• A simple misunderstanding

• Gold mining on the white hills

• Fighting over supplies and food

• The Indians refused to give up the land, so the U.S. decided to force the Indian tribes out of the Black Hills.

Which of the following was NOT a Native American leader at the battle?

• Sitting Bull

• Sequoyah

• Crazy Horse

• Chief Gal

Historians estimate that the Native Americans had around 2500 warriors at the battle. Around how many soldiers did the Americans have?

• 650

• 100

• none

• several thousand

Which one of the following tribes fought in the Battle of Little Bighorn?

• Seminole

• Nez Perce

• Cherokee

• Cheyenne

What famous Indian Chief had a vision of the battle where he foresaw victory for the tribes?

• Sitting Bull

• Geronimo

• Chief Joseph

• Crazy Horse

What happened to the men who remained with Custer during the battle?

• Several were injured

• Around half of them were killed

• They escaped and were rescued

• They all died

What was found in the Black Hills that caused the U.S. government to want control of the land?

• Oil

• Coal

• Gold

• Diamond

Where does the name Battle of Little Bighorn come from?

• The city of Little Bighorn

• Chief Little Bighorn

• The Little Bighorn River

• General Little Bighorn