Chapter 9 - "Battle of the Little Bighorn"
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8 questions
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What was the landscape like that Lieutenant Varnum and the U.S. Army saw as they prepared for battle?
What was the landscape like that Lieutenant Varnum and the U.S. Army saw as they prepared for battle?
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Why were scouts important at the Battle of the Little Bighorn?
Why were scouts important at the Battle of the Little Bighorn?
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Why didn't Custer take the advice of the Arikara and Crow scouts?
Why didn't Custer take the advice of the Arikara and Crow scouts?
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How did the landscape make it difficult for the U.S. Army to attack?
How did the landscape make it difficult for the U.S. Army to attack?
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Why is the Battle of the Little Bighorn often referred to as Custer's Last Stand?
Why is the Battle of the Little Bighorn often referred to as Custer's Last Stand?
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Who won the Battle of the Little Bighorn?
Who won the Battle of the Little Bighorn?
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On page 76, Custer was described as being "reckless". What evidence is there in the text to support this claim?
On page 76, Custer was described as being "reckless". What evidence is there in the text to support this claim?
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On page 78, the text states that it was hard to hide a cavalry regiment for very long out on the plains? Why was this true?
On page 78, the text states that it was hard to hide a cavalry regiment for very long out on the plains? Why was this true?