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

Why it matters locally: The historical impact of the Battle of Little Bighorn on U.S. policy toward Native Americans is particularly relevant in Utah due to the state's significant Indigenous population and the ongoing historical and contemporary issues surrounding tribal sovereignty and land use.

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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.