Sioux, Red Cloud, Crazy Horse, Treaty of Medicine Lodge

How did the leadership of Red Cloud and Crazy Horse impact the Sioux people’s resistance against United States expansion, and what role did the Treaty of Medicine Lodge play in the broader context of Native American relations with the U.S. government during the 19th century? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the Sioux’s resistance, Red Cloud and Crazy Horse’s leadership and the Treaty of Medicine Lodge. Students will analyze documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge.

Included in this resource:

Do Now - Harper’s Weekly “Council at Medicine Lodge Creek” primary source drawing and scaffolding questions
The Fight Back reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions
Crazy Horse “I Have Spoken” speech primary source document with scaffolding questions
Crazy Horse POV with scaffolding questions
Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why were the actions and leadership of the Sioux, particularly figures like Crazy Horse and Red Cloud, alongside treaties like the Treaty of Medicine Lodge pivotal in shaping the relationship between Native AMerican tribes and the United States government in the 19th century?
Answer key for teachers (suggested)
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