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What was the significance of the Bozeman Trail to the Lakota Sioux?
What was the significance of the Bozeman Trail to the Lakota Sioux?
It crossed through their important hunting grounds, and prospectors were trespassing on their land.
Why did Red Cloud call off negotiations with the US government?
Why did Red Cloud call off negotiations with the US government?
He discovered that the government had begun building forts along the Bozeman Trail, indicating their intention to allow prospectors to travel across it without the Lakota Sioux's agreement.
What tactic did the Lakota Sioux use to lead Captain Fetterman's men into an ambush?
What tactic did the Lakota Sioux use to lead Captain Fetterman's men into an ambush?
They sent a few men to be spotted by US soldiers, who would then lead them into an ambush.
What event led to the Lakota Sioux's decision to fight instead of negotiate?
What event led to the Lakota Sioux's decision to fight instead of negotiate?
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What role did Captain Fetterman have in the events along the Bozeman Trail?
What role did Captain Fetterman have in the events along the Bozeman Trail?
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How did the discovery of gold in Montana impact the relationship between the Lakota Sioux and the US government?
How did the discovery of gold in Montana impact the relationship between the Lakota Sioux and the US government?
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