The Battle of the Little Big Horn, 1876 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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In what year did the Battle of the Little Big Horn take place?
In what year did the Battle of the Little Big Horn take place?
1876
How many of Custer's soldiers were killed at Little Big Horn?
How many of Custer's soldiers were killed at Little Big Horn?
225
When was the Fort Laramie Treaty signed?
When was the Fort Laramie Treaty signed?
1868
Who discovered gold in the Black Hills?
Who discovered gold in the Black Hills?
George Custer
How much did the US government offer to purchase the Black Hills?
How much did the US government offer to purchase the Black Hills?
$6 million
When did the US government issue the 60-day ultimatum to the Sioux?
When did the US government issue the 60-day ultimatum to the Sioux?
December 1875
How many Indigenous warriors gathered by spring 1876?
How many Indigenous warriors gathered by spring 1876?
Over 7,000
When did the victory at Rosebud River occur?
When did the victory at Rosebud River occur?
June 17, 1876
How many soldiers did Custer command at Little Big Horn?
How many soldiers did Custer command at Little Big Horn?
600 soldiers
What critical error did Custer make before the battle?
What critical error did Custer make before the battle?
He split his forces
How many army reinforcements were sent West after the battle?
How many army reinforcements were sent West after the battle?
2,500 troops
When did Sitting Bull return from Canada and surrender?
When did Sitting Bull return from Canada and surrender?
1881