1. What is happening in this picture?
Think of 2 questions and 1 idea about it

2. 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

3. What happened at the Little Bighorn in 1876?
Watch the following clip – what does it suggest about the Little Bighorn

4. Who was to blame?
Reno and Benteen
Custer
Terry and Sherman
The Sioux

5. Was the Battle of the Little Bighorn really a victory for the Indians?
Short term?
Long Term?

6. 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