1. The “Indian Wars” 1862 - 1890

2. u Sand Creek: 1864 massacre of 133 Cheyenne men, women, and children.

3. u They were under U.S. government protection!

4. u Chief Joseph: Chief of the Nez Perce ("nose pierced").

5. u In his surrender speech, he said, "Treat all men alike."

6. Battle of Little Bighorn, a.k.a. "Custer's Last Stand"

7. Most famous battle of the Plains Wars.

8. Battle of Little Bighorn, a.k.a. "Custer's Last Stand" Most famous battle of the Plains Wars Lopsided battle between “little” white army and “big” Indian army

9. George Custer: U.S. Army general led the 7 th Cavalry with 700 troops.

10. Sitting Bull: Sioux Chief led 2,000 Indian warriors at Little Bighorn.

11. George Custer: U.S. Army general led the 7 th Cavalry with 700 troops. Sitting Bull: Sioux Chief led 2,000 Indian warriors at Little Bighorn. Indians shot and killed Custer there.

12. Little Bighorn Activity Film clip from Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee (2007) images from Battle of Little Bighorn: Indian perspective vs. white perspective