“Leave it better than you found it.” – how will you help?
“Impression.” – when we leave here, how will we want people to remember us? What actions can we take to build respect from people?
“Enthusiasm with Respect” – We are taking a day away from regular classroom to give you a first hand experience to help you grow your perceptions of history. This is a NATIONAL historic site and is sacred and important to many. This is a place where we come out of respect for those who have fallen to their death in a time of great conflict. This is land where many dead lie buried. How can you show your appreciation for this experience? How can you show respect for those who lie buried?
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Battle of Little Bighorn 1/5
Watch the short film and answer questions posted below.
1) 00:00-3:00
Elaborate on how Custer's Last Stand is considered mythical or legendary.
2) 3:00-4:30
What is significant about the memorial site of Custer's Last Stand/Battle of Little Bighorn?
3) 6:00-6:18
"coup de grace" pronounced "koo de graw," what does this mean? Hint, the origin of this word comes from France during the 17th Century, literally, 'stroke of grace.'
4) Why do you think the Indians who were at Little Bighorn fought Custer, as opposed to watching and waiting for him to come down the hill and sit down for a meal and good chat? Explain your thinking... Did they know he was coming? Did they know who Custer was? What would they have fear?
Hollywood stereotyped the Native Americans
A big part of our studies of the Battle of Little Bighorn (aka Custer's Last Stand) includes perspective, or a persons/peoples point of view. The ideas of 'cowboys and indians' is a large part of what has developed peoples perspective(point of view). Watch the film How Hollywood stereotyped the Native Americans and then answer the questions below.
1-How have western movies portrayed Native Americans?
2-Who is the targeted audience of these 'cowboy and indian' films?
3-What two perspectives are used as examples?
4-The film concludes with the statement, "a nation who does not know its history, has no future." What point does this quote make?
5-Elaborate on one of the following topics: a) the victor tells the story b) all stories of history include two sides c) stereotypes that are portrayed in the entertainment business(Hollywood).
Monday, October 5, 2009
Red Cloud
Red Cloud was a leader of the Lakota people. He led many attacks on the US Military and was very successful in all of his battles. His life was filled with war. He fought other tribes early in life and later lead his people in the most successful war of an Indian tribe against the US. Most of his war battles occurred before the Battle at Little Big Horn, but he continued to resist tactics of the US in other ways.
What were his values? Read some quotes
What battles was he involved in? What role did he have in those battles?
How did he die?
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Sitting Bull
Sitting Bull, a defeated enemy or a hero? Sitting Bull was involved in many conflicts and battles of the Indian War. He showed great charisma in leading his people. His persistence and determination to live free in a time of conflict and harsh conditions is admirable and inspirational.
What were his values? Read some quotes
What were the battles he was involved in? What role did he have in those battles?
How did he die?
Marcus Reno
Marcus Reno was in charge of the only unit that survived the Battle at Little Big Horn. He was known as a coward after the battle because he retreated during the battle. He was originally not even allowed to be buried with the men at the memorial site.
What were his values?
What were the battles he was involved in? What role did he have in those battles?
How did he die?
Explain your perspective about Reno's actions at the Battle of Little Big Horn.
Crazy Horse - The Man
Sioux Chief Crazy Horse lead many battles against the US because he disputed treaties established by the US military. He is acclaimed for his ferocity in battle and efforts in preserving his peoples way of life. He refused to have pictures taken of him and most images of him today are interpretations, such as this one by Brian Fox. Crazy Horse is most famous for his leadership in the Battle of Little Big Horn.
What were his contributions to history?
What were his values? Some Quotes
What were the battles he was involved in? What role did he have in those battles?
How did he die?
What is your perspective of the battles between the US and the Native Americans?
Saturday, September 26, 2009
General George Custer
George Custer (1839-1876) is considered by some a war hero. He served as a commander in the Civil War and became a Brigadier General of the United States Volunteers at the age of 23. He died at the Battle of Little Big Horn at the age of 36.What were his contributions to history?
What were his values?
What were the battles he was involved in? What role did he have in those battles?
How did he die?
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