http://www. youtube. com/watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScG_JtdZoj0&feature=related Watch this clip! What has this clip got to do with these numbers? What is the name of the Battle Who are the key players? Why do you think this is arguably the most significant of the Plains Wars?

What Caused this Battle? What questions and things do we need to know to answer a ‘causation’ question?

REASON ONE – ATTITUDES OF WHITE PEOPLE Number yourself A and B. A reads pg 126 – ‘Negotiators’ B reads page 126 – ‘Exterminators’ Spend one minute explaining to your partner your opinion of Indians. Swap over. Why do you think attitudes of white people would lead to conflict?

ATTITUDES OF WHITE PEOPLE Negotiators thought that - Exterminators thought that - This could lead to conflict because -

TWO) Attitudes of Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull Who was Sitting Bull? Why has he been important in the Plains Wars? How would he inspire other Native Americans to rebel against White control of the Plains? Who was Crazy Horse. Person A should read source 2-4 on page 146. Person B should read sources 5-9 on page 146. What five facts have you learnt about Crazy Horse? How would he inspire others to rebel against White control of the Plains?

ATTITUDES OF NATIVE AMERICAN LEADERS Crazy Horse thought that - Sitting Bull thought that - This could lead to conflict because -

THREE) Gold By 1874, rumours circulated that gold had been found in the Black Hills. In 1874, an army scouting expedition was sent out lead by Custer. He was hated among the Sioux and he had a reputation among them as being a ruthless 'Indian hunter'. By 1875, a new gold rush had started right into the heart of the sacred Black Hills. Red Cloud appealed to the government but neither the government nor the army was capable of keeping out those seeking their fortune. In the summer of 1875, the government attempted to buy the Black Hills off of the Sioux. Red Cloud wanted $600,000,000 for the area while Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse would not even be part of the discussions. Red Cloud's figure was an impossible one which the government could only refuse. In Washington, there was anger at the attitude of the Sioux and the government swiftly moved to a position whereby their desires could only be enforced by the military.

This could lead to conflict because GOLD Where was it discovered? Why was this important? - This could lead to conflict because -

FOUR) GOVERNMENT US Government planned to defeat the Indians and followed a deliberate policy of extermination. Read ‘Government Policy’ on page 152 of white book and the bottom of page 91 of the green book. Think – Do you agree with the statement at the top of this slide?

This could lead to conflict because GOVERNMENT POLICY Summarise the Governments Policy towards indians - - This could lead to conflict because -

This could lead to conflict because PLAINS WARS Why were the Plains Wars so significant (give examples of each one) - This could lead to conflict because -

SIX) CUSTER George Armstrong Custer (December 5, 1839 – June 25, 1876) was a United States Army officer and cavalry commander. Custer was admitted to West Point in 1858, where he graduated last in his class. However, with the outbreak of the Civil War, all potential officers were needed, and Custer was called to serve with the Union Army. Custer developed a strong reputation during the Civil War. His association with several important officers helped his career, as did his success as a highly effective Cavalry commander. WAS HE ALL GOOD THOUGH? In pairs read 140-141 of white book. Try and find five ad facts about Custers character

This could lead to conflict because GENERAL CUSTER Describe five key parts of Custer’s background/character - This could lead to conflict because -

SEVEN) RESERVATION SYSTEMS What can you infer about reservations? Read page 152 of the white book.

This could lead to conflict because RESERVATIONS Describe conditions on reservations - This could lead to conflict because -

BUT WHICH CAUSE IS MOST IMPORTANT AND HOW DO THEY LINK TOGETHER? ONE On your A3 paper stick the cards in order of importance as shown here. Draw arrows between the cards to show how they link together. 3) At the bottom of the sheet explain why one reason is the most important. Make sure you fully justify it. TWO THREE FOUR FIVE SIX SEVEN