Little Big Horn: responsibilities and consequences (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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In what year did the Battle of Little Big Horn take place?
In what year did the Battle of Little Big Horn take place?
1876
What policy did the U.S. government pursue after their defeat at Little Big Horn?
What policy did the U.S. government pursue after their defeat at Little Big Horn?
Forced submission
What explicit instructions did Custer ignore from his superiors?
What explicit instructions did Custer ignore from his superiors?
Wait for reinforcements
Why did Custer refuse the offer of Gatling guns?
Why did Custer refuse the offer of Gatling guns?
Feared they'd slow down his men
What crucial information did Custer lack before the battle?
What crucial information did Custer lack before the battle?
Number of warriors & their weapons
Approximately how many warriors did Custer face at Little Big Horn?
Approximately how many warriors did Custer face at Little Big Horn?
1,500-2,000
What key advantage did Plains Indians have in the battle?
What key advantage did Plains Indians have in the battle?
Defending their homeland
How did the battle change American public opinion?
How did the battle change American public opinion?
No longer supported peaceful policies
What tactics did the military use to control Plains Indians after 1876?
What tactics did the military use to control Plains Indians after 1876?
Starvation & stealing horses/ammo
What was the purpose of the Dawes Act?
What was the purpose of the Dawes Act?
Break up tribal lands
Why is Little Big Horn called a 'pyrrhic victory' for Plains Indians?
Why is Little Big Horn called a 'pyrrhic victory' for Plains Indians?
Victory led to harsher policies
What event in 1890 effectively ended Plains Indian armed resistance?
What event in 1890 effectively ended Plains Indian armed resistance?
Wounded Knee Massacre
In what year was the Dawes Act passed?
In what year was the Dawes Act passed?
1887