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 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
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
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