What is happening in this picture? Think of 2 questions and 1 idea about it
Lesson Objectives To explain what happened at the Battle of the Little Bighorn To evaluate the reasons why Custer and the 7th Cavalry were defeated by the Indians To make a supported judgement about the most significant reason for Custer’s defeat
What happened at the Little Bighorn in 1876? Watch the following clip – what does it suggest about the Little Bighorn
Who was to blame? Reno and Benteen Custer Terry and Sherman The Sioux
Was the Battle of the Little Bighorn really a victory for the Indians? Short term? Long Term?
Homework How important were the actions of Custer in the defeat of 7th Cavalry at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876? 12 marks = 17 minutes 4 chunky paragraphs 3 key reasons Conclusion explaining most important factor or showing links between factors