The Lives and Legacies of Geronimo, Sitting Bull, and Crazy Horse

Geronimo, Sitting Bull, and Crazy Horse were three of the most famous and influential Native American leaders of the 19th century. They led their people in a valiant struggle against the United States government, fighting for their land, their way of life, and their very existence.

Symbols of Defiance: The Lives and Legacies of Geronimo, Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse

by Crystal Rasmussen

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Language	:	English
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Geronimo

Geronimo was a chief of the Apache tribe. He was born in 1829 in what is now Arizona. Geronimo was a skilled warrior and a brilliant strategist. He led his people in a series of raids against Mexican and American settlements.

Geronimo's raids were so successful that the United States government offered a reward for his capture. In 1886, Geronimo and his followers were finally captured by the U.S. Army. Geronimo was taken to Fort Sill, Oklahoma, where he spent the rest of his life as a prisoner of war.

Sitting Bull

Sitting Bull was a chief of the Lakota Sioux tribe. He was born in 1831 in what is now South Dakota. Sitting Bull was a spiritual leader and a visionary. He believed that the Native Americans were destined to defeat the United States government.

In 1876, Sitting Bull led his people in the Battle of Little Bighorn. The Lakota Sioux and their Cheyenne allies defeated the U.S. Army in a stunning upset. However, Sitting Bull's victory was short-lived. The U.S. Army returned with reinforcements and eventually defeated the Native Americans.

Sitting Bull fled to Canada, where he lived for several years. In 1881, he returned to the United States and surrendered to the U.S. Army. Sitting Bull was taken to Fort Yates, North Dakota, where he was held as a prisoner of war.

Crazy Horse

Crazy Horse was a chief of the Oglala Lakota Sioux tribe. He was born in 1840 in what is now South Dakota. Crazy Horse was a fierce warrior and a skilled tactician. He led his people in a series of raids against the United States government.

In 1876, Crazy Horse fought alongside Sitting Bull in the Battle of Little Bighorn. He was one of the most effective Lakota Sioux warriors in the battle. After the battle, Crazy Horse continued to lead his people in raids against the U.S. Army.

In 1877, Crazy Horse was captured by the U.S. Army. He was taken to Fort Robinson, Nebraska, where he was held as a prisoner of war. Crazy Horse died in 1877, while being held at Fort Robinson.

Legacies

Geronimo, Sitting Bull, and Crazy Horse were all great leaders who fought for their people and their way of life. They were all defeated by the United States government, but their legacies continue to inspire Native Americans and all who admire their courage and determination.

Geronimo is remembered as a symbol of resistance and defiance. Sitting Bull is remembered as a spiritual leader and a visionary. Crazy Horse is remembered as a fierce warrior and a skilled tactician.

The legacies of these three great leaders are a reminder of the struggle for Native American rights and the importance of fighting for what you believe in.

Symbols of Defiance: The Lives and Legacies of Geronimo, Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse

by Crystal Rasmussen

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2326 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	86 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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