3. After Civil War, U.S. & Natives (w. of Miss. R.) engage in # of conflicts (aka “The Indian Wars.”)

4. Main ‘beef’ over land US gov. made several treaties w./ N.A. tribes to define Indian lands. But- increasing numbers of Americans moved through & sometimes settled on, N.A. turf Treaties often ignored / broken by gov.

5. N.A.’s fought U.S. for decades. - ultimately overwhelmed by the superior #s / weapons tech. But…a couple x’s N.A.’s whooped U.S. troops – most famous  Battle of Little Bighorn in Montana.

6. June 25, 1876 Civil War vet. George Custer attacked 2000 Sioux & Cheyenne w/ few hundred men Custer & company entirely wiped out

7. EQ: Based upon what you have read and learned today, who was responsible for the Battle of the Little Bighorn?

8. What are the similarities and differences between these accounts? Why do they differ? Which one do you find most trustworthy? Why? What other types of documents would you need to look at in order to continue figuring out who was responsible for the Battle of the Little Bighorn?

9. Write a new textbook account of the Battle of Little Bighorn, drawing from information included in at least one of the primary documents. - Your paper should inform your audience by describing, explaining and summarizing information and ideas about the battle

10. Rubric Write with a sharp controlling point and an awareness of the audience and expository task. Use language, sentences that keep an appropriate/objective tone or voice. Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose with relevant information, content, & details. Write with control of grammar, mechanics, spelling, usage, and sentence formation