The Battle of Little Big Horn Flashcards
1
Q
when was the battle
A
February 1876
2
Q
what happened
A
the us army were told to kill any Sioux outside the reservation
3
Q
what did general Sheridan
A
devised a plan where there were 3 separate columns led by general crook, colonel gibbon and general Terry who would trap the Sioux
4
Q
why was it not effective
A
no effective communications
800 native Americans 2000 Americans
