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| What was the US army's plan? |
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| General Sheridan thought up a three-pronged attack on the Sioux Indians that were camping in the valley of the Little Big Horn. They army's orders was to wipe out the 7000 Indians that were there. |
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| What were General Custer's mistakes? |
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Definition
| He disobeyed orders and marched through the night which meant that his horses and men were tired. He also refused extra men and guns and he split his forces so he did not have enough support. |
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| What were the two major weaknesses in the US army plan? |
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Definition
1. There was no communication between the three columns.
2. They wrongly assumed that they would be facing approximately 800 Sioux warriors when in reality there were many more. |
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Term
| Which column had to retreat during the Battle of Little Big Horn? |
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Definition
| Crook's column due to being attacked by Indians. |
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Term
| Who leaded the Indians in the Battle of Little Big Horn? |
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Definition
| Crazy Horse who had good tactics. |
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Term
| Name the three columns of attack. |
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Definition
1. General Crook
2. Colonel Gibbon
3. Generals Terry and Custer |
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Term
| Who had better weapons: The Sioux or the US Army? |
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Term
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| A general who graduated bottom of his class at West Point Military Academy and fought for the Union Army during the Civil War. |
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