Sitting Bull

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Sitting Bull born?Around 1831
2. Where was Sitting Bull born?Grand River, South Dakota, USA
3. When did Sitting Bull die?December 15, 1890 (age around 59)
4. Who was Sitting Bull?Sitting Bull was a brave Lakota leader from the Hunkpapa band who guided his people in the 1800s. He was known for his spiritual visions and strong leadership.
5. Why did Sitting Bull fight against the U.S. government?He wanted to protect his people's land and way of life from being taken by the U.S. government. He believed the treaties gave the Lakota rights to their ancestral lands.

Lakota Sioux: A confederation of Native American tribes of the Great Plains, renowned for their equestrian skills and spiritual depth.
Reservation System: A U.S. federal policy establishing designated lands for Native American tribes, often leading to displacement and cultural disruption.
Ghost Dance Movement: A spiritual and political movement among Native Americans in the late 19th century, promising a revival of traditional ways and the return of ancestral lands.