Into the West - Episode 5

Episode Five: 1874-79 – Casualties of War
When gold is discovered in the Black Hills, the Lakota’s most sacred land is threatened. The government wants mining rights, but Chief Sitting Bull refuses. He later receives an ominous dream that gives hope to the Lakota. This vision becomes reality when the ambitious General Custer and the 7th Calvary are outnumbered by Crazy Horse and his warriors at Little Big Horn. But the Lakota victory only serves to fuel hatred of the Indians among those who seek to destroy them and their culture.

• Part 1
• Part 2
• Part 3
• Part 4
• Part 5
• Part 6
• Part 7
• Part 8
• Part 9
• Part 10

1. Discuss the "Americanization" of the Native Americans.
2. How does what you have watche relate to the Dawes Act of 1887?