Little Bighorn Battle Altered U.S. Policy Toward Native Americans

Why it matters locally: The historical context of U.S. policy toward Native Americans, as discussed in the context of the Battle of Little Bighorn, is particularly relevant to North Dakota due to the state's significant Native American population and the presence of reservations within its borders.

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The Battle of the Little Bighorn, a notable event in U.S. history, took place 150 years ago. Native American forces achieved a victory in the conflict. The battle, however, preceded changes in the U.S. government's policy toward Indigenous populations. Judy Woodruff explored the battle's historical significance within her series, "Crossroads: America at 250." Her report examined how the events at Little Bighorn influenced subsequent government actions regarding Native American communities.