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Great Sioux War of 1876
(1876–1877)
(American Victory)
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The Great Sioux War of 1876, also known as the Black Hills War, was a series of battles and negotiations which occurred between the Lakota Sioux and Northern Cheyenne and the government of the United States. The cause of the war was the desire of the U.S. government to obtain ownership of the Black Hills.
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Major Battles:
Battle of the Little Bighorn (25–26 Jun 1876) - N
Battle of Slim Buttes (9-10 Sep 1876) - A
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A=American Victory
N=Native Victory
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Information retrieved from: http://www.custerbattle.com/history-great-sioux-war/ and Battles and Skirmishes of the Great Sioux War, 1876-1877: The Military View
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