Francis Hayes

Is This An Overview?
During 1876, Americans thought that the Native Americans have been conquered and were no longer a cause for concern. But then they received reports of a military unit being devastated by the Native Americans. This event has become known as The Battle of the Little Bighorn. What culminated into the battle, started with American expansion. The US government sought the Native American land for various reasons such as to build a transcontinental railway, and the rumored gold on Native American land.

The US government wanted to make a treaty for the region, to put the Native Americans into reservations where they would be provided for. Some Native Americans did sign such a treaty. Those that did not sign the treaty, knew that any treaty with the US government was worthless. When the US government could not stop their people from entering Native American land, they advised the Native Americans to sell the land. But the land was not for sale.

To prevent American expansion, the Native Americans united to preserve their way of life. The opponents used different strategies, but the Native Americans were underestimated. The American forces lost. The Native Americans defended their land, and were victorious, but their victory was temporary. As the Native Americans were recognized as a threat, the US government made provisions for more forts and military might in the region. The US government retaliation had over time overcome the Native Americans.

Caveats?
This is short book. Book might be short, but does express a complex understanding of the people involved. There are many details provided on the battle, and general events that caused the conflicts. There is not much detail on the various cultures. Some events can be harder to understand without the related historical details.
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