Battle of the Little Bighorn

The Battle of the Little Bighorn was important in the shared history of the European settlers and Native Americans because:

• It marked a significant victory for the Native Americans against the U.S. Army.

• It was the first battle between European settlers and Native Americans.

• It resulted in a peace treaty between the two groups.

• It led to the discovery of gold in the Black Hills.

What regiment was Lieutenant Varnum in during the Battle of the Little Bighorn?

Why did Custer ignore the opinions of the scouts and attack the Lakota Sioux?

Custer gained a reputation for being ________ and __________ in battle?

(a)  

Sitting Bull was a famous leader of which Native American tribe?

• Apache

• Sioux

• Cherokee

• Navajo

Who was the other important leader mentioned in the passage besides Sitting Bull?

• Crazy Horse

• Red Cloud

• Geronimo

• Chief Joseph

One of Custer's assignments prior to the Battle of the Little Bighorn was:

• leading a scientific expedition

• negotiating with Native American tribes

• mapping the Black Hills

• training new recruits

What did Custer plan to create in the village by attacking at the same time as Reno?

• Custer planned to create a diversion in the village.

• Custer planned to create a peaceful negotiation.

• Custer planned to create a blockade in the village.

• Custer planned to create a trading post.

What was the name of the hill where Reno and Bennett stayed during the Battle of the Little Bighorn?

• Last Stand Hill

• Custer Hill

• Reno Hill

• Benteen Hill

True or False: Custer successfully crossed the Little Bighorn River with all his men.

• True

• False