Little Big Horn: growing tensions and battle (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which year did the Battle of Little Big Horn take place?
In which year did the Battle of Little Big Horn take place?
1876
Who commanded the 7th Cavalry at the Battle of Little Big Horn?
Who commanded the 7th Cavalry at the Battle of Little Big Horn?
George Custer
What is the Battle of Little Big Horn also known as?
What is the Battle of Little Big Horn also known as?
Custer's Last Stand
In which year did construction of the Northern Pacific Railroad begin threatening Sioux territory?
In which year did construction of the Northern Pacific Railroad begin threatening Sioux territory?
1873
Which two leaders led the Lakota Sioux resistance?
Which two leaders led the Lakota Sioux resistance?
Sitting Bull & Crazy Horse
What did the Fort Laramie Treaty of 1868 guarantee to the Sioux?
What did the Fort Laramie Treaty of 1868 guarantee to the Sioux?
The Black Hills
How many days did the government give Plains Indians to return to reservations in December 1875?
How many days did the government give Plains Indians to return to reservations in December 1875?
60 days
Approximately how many Plains Indians gathered at Little Big Horn River by spring 1876?
Approximately how many Plains Indians gathered at Little Big Horn River by spring 1876?
10,000
How many well-armed warriors were among the Plains Indians gathered at Little Big Horn?
How many well-armed warriors were among the Plains Indians gathered at Little Big Horn?
3,000
How many separate groups did Custer divide his 600 men into?
How many separate groups did Custer divide his 600 men into?
Three groups
How many soldiers did Custer personally lead into the valley?
How many soldiers did Custer personally lead into the valley?
200
On what date did Custer's Last Stand occur?
On what date did Custer's Last Stand occur?
25 June 1876
Which Native leader demonstrated exceptional military leadership in achieving the victory?
Which Native leader demonstrated exceptional military leadership in achieving the victory?
Crazy Horse
What was the long-term consequence of the Plains Indians' victory at Little Big Horn?
What was the long-term consequence of the Plains Indians' victory at Little Big Horn?
It hastened their defeat