1. Bridget Bower LRC 320 Final Project

2.  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

3.  The Trail of Tears  1830- 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

4.  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

5.  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