The Lakota Sioux and the Battle of Little Bighorn

What significant event did Sitting Bull foresee during the Sun Dance ceremony?

• The arrival of white settlers

• Victory over US troops

• The discovery of gold

• The signing of a peace treaty

What was the main purpose of the Treaty of Fort Laramie in 1868?

• To establish trade routes with settlers

• To allow gold mining in the Black Hills

• To end hostilities and protect Lakota land

• To relocate the Lakota to reservations

Why did Sitting Bull invite warriors from neighboring tribes?

• To celebrate a successful harvest

• To participate in a cultural exchange

• To join in a peace treaty signing

• To defend their land against US forces

What was the outcome of the Battle of the Little Bighorn for the Lakota?

• They relocated to a new territory

• They gained permanent control of the Black Hills

• They were forced to surrender the Black Hills

• They signed a new peace treaty with the US

Why have the Lakota refused monetary compensation for the Black Hills?

• They see it as accepting the theft of their land

• They plan to use the land for economic development

• They believe it would lead to more conflict

• They want to preserve the land for future generations