As its custom, the US once again reneged on their promise when gold was discovered in the region. The US government directed the Sioux to vacate the region, which the Indians rejected. General Custer was called upon to lead a party of soldiers to force the Sioux Indians back to their reservation. The Sioux militants led by Sitting Bull did a great damage to the US soldiers. In the ensuing battle; General Custer and two hundred and sixty-five of his men were killed. Although, the Battle of Little Big Horn was momentary, it was regarded as a victory for the Native Americans. In his report that was submitted to General William T. Sherman, General Alfred H. Terry gave a vivid account of what transpired at the battleground. Federal troops were later sent into the region which made many of the Sioux Indians surrendered, but Sitting Bull escaped.
As its custom, the US once again reneged on their promise when gold was discovered in the region. The US government directed the Sioux to vacate the region, which the Indians rejected. General Custer was called upon to lead a party of soldiers to force the Sioux Indians back to their reservation. The Sioux militants led by Sitting Bull did a great damage to the US soldiers. In the ensuing battle; General Custer and two hundred and sixty-five of his men were killed. Although, the Battle of Little Big Horn was momentary, it was regarded as a victory for the Native Americans. In his report that was submitted to General William T. Sherman, General Alfred H. Terry gave a vivid account of what transpired at the battleground. Federal troops were later sent into the region which made many of the Sioux Indians surrendered, but Sitting Bull escaped.