Sioux Indians

In the tribal library.

There weapons were made made out of dwarves 8-

george's brother, tom, captain of c company , little brother, Boston, nephew harry reed and broth-in-law, James calhoun.

Boston Custer was a civilin guide and calhoun was a lieutentant comanding L company.

all were killed with lieutentant george Armstrong Custer on June 25, 1876.

p.s. brother Boston was alomg as an observer.

The Lakota and their Cheyenne allies had numerical superiority over the 7th Cavalry, and they were better armed with Henry and Winchester rifles compared to the short-ranged and single-shot Springfield cavalry carbines which jammed easily on the cheap copper-case ammo that the 7th was issued with to save federal tax money. Also, the 7th had been required to turn in their sabers, leaving them only with their Colt pistols against an enemy that was better armed, more numerous, and tired of being abused. It also did not help that Custer, in his desire to win the battle and hog all the glory for himself, divided the 7th into thirds, attempting to do with a single regiment what should have required a much larger force.

Just like men, women wore their everyday clothes (dress and leggings in the case of women) but added warm buffalo hide robes with the hair left on.

Their moccasins might be insulated with buffalo fur stuffed inside, but otherwise they did not wear any other special clothing. In the coldest weather everyone remained inside their lodges (tipis) with a warm fire burning and snug buffalo robes for bedding.

Later, trade blankets replaced buffalo hide robes.

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These are very common and have higher regional than national value. In Montana where the Last Stand took place the value in excellent condition is $85 to $165.

The Lakota (Sioux) were ancient enemies of the Crow. The two tribes had been at war for many years, mainly over hunting territory.

They weaved their clothes instead of using animal skin

The Blackfoot were expert horseman. They had a custom called counting coup. This required riding up to an enemy and touching them with a coup stick. This had to be witnessed by another tribe member, but after he did it he turned around and fought/killed his enemy. This takes real skill. The last Blackfoot to count coup was two men in WW2. They did this by touching a Japanese soldier before killing him. It was a documented count. The Cherokee were also good horsemen. They hunted using horses and moved whole camps. During Little Big Horn the Cherokee were one of the primary horse warriors that attacked Custer. The horse became a primary source for life and hunting for the plains tribes.

Lakota Indians were primarily hunters and gatherers. They would hunt and eat buffalo, elk, and squirrels. They would also eat berries, fruit, and nuts.

A tomahawk being a hand axe or hatchet, nazón'spe.

Experts speculate 30,000-15,000 years ago. Many Native American tribes believe they were created on the North American Continent.

Emlyn Hughes

The Sioux made earrings and bracelets out of bones.

On December 15, 1890, police officers approached Sitting Bull's house. Lt. Bullhead told Sitting Bull that he was under arrest & led him outside. He refused to comply and was killed. A terrible fight erupted, and within minutes several men were dead

no did they not come friends because after the war they made a deal about not coming friends after the war

none. they were care free, and light footed. unlike other indians, they were not respectful and strict.

who knew they were so cool?!?!

im famous!

31 horses died

Sioux

Number one reason was lack of representation in Parliament, which created no home control over Colonial administration.

Sheryl Graham-Shockley

George Armstrong Custer NEVER received the Medal of Honor. His brother Thomas did, though; TWICE!

Pueblo

The nearest airport to Little Big Horn is the Billings, Montana airport.

First hand accounts of the only survivors at that battle state (loosely quoted from memory): The men wouldn't shoot him (Custer - most likely he had dropped his gun so it would be against the (indian) law) so the women picked up spoons (large wooden and metal ladles) and begin or started towards him, to beat him (called counting coo - showing that we could kill you, but chose not to). That is when he pulled his pistol and shot himself in the head. So the first to find him dead were those Indians on the battlefield, more so because Indian war traditions required them to ensure that the men who died were not able to pursue them in the afterlife (mutilation of the bodies after death).