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There is archeological evidence of native americans in the Black Hills thousands of years ago, before recorded history. Although Lewis and Clark never made it to the Black Hills on their famous exploration, a French fur trader described the dark hills to them. General George Armstong Custer led an expedition into the Black Hills, making camp near present day city of Custer, SD and essentially opened the Black Hills to settlement.
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When was gold discovered in the Black Hills?
1874 - General Armstrong Custer took an expedition into the Black Hills and it was these men found the first signs of gold.
What mineral was discovered in Black Hills?
Gold in 1874 was found in the black hills.
Why were the native Americans driven out of the black hills?
because silver was found in the Black Hills
What happened first the battle of little bighorn or the discovery of gold in the black hills?
Gold was discovered in the Black Hills first. If you are doing American School history, I found both answers on page 281
Why were settlers interested in the black hills?
The first people to come to the Black Hills were the Native Americans who considered the Black Hills sacred. The first tribes were the Arikara, Cheyenne, Crow, Kiowa and Pawnee. They were driven out of the area by the Lakota who were being pushed west by expansion of the US territories. Fur traders found a wealth of animals in the Black Hills. Then General George Armstrong Custer discovered gold in the Black Hills in 1874. Many settlers came to the area hoping to strike it rich!
What is the ledgend of black hills gold jewelry?
Black Hills Gold jewelry is a distinctive style originating from the Black Hills of South Dakota, USA. It typically features grape cluster and leaf motifs in pink, green, and yellow gold. Legend has it that a French goldsmith first created this style in the 1870s after a dream of the Black Hills showing where gold could be found.
In which state was gold found in the 1870's in the Black Hills?
In 1870, the Black Hills Expedition, lead George Armstrong Custer, announced the discovery of gold in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
What was discovered in 1870 in the Black Hills?
In 1870, the Black Hills Expedition, lead George Armstrong Custer, announced the discovery of gold in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
What is the difference between black hills gold and other gold?
Gold from the Black Hills gold fields is no different from gold found anywhere else.
What are the types of trees in the Black Hills?
The main tree that is dominate throughout the Black Hills is Ponderosa Pine. Black Hills spruce trees are also plentiful. In lower elevations and near creeks or where the pine and spruce have been cleared, aspen and birch can be found.
What is the state tree of South Dakota?
The Black Hills Spruce is the state tree of South Dakota.The Black Hills Spruce is a regional variety of white spruce (Picea glauca) found only in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
Why did the government seize the Black Hills from the Sioux Nation?
Gold was found in the Black Hills so they broke the treaty with the Sioux and allowed people to go in to look for gold. The government was unable to keep people out, so they ignored the fact there was a treaty and the Black Hills are considered scared to the Sioux.
