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Sitting Bull Fact-Matching Game

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Sitting Bull was a prominent leader and holy man of the Hunkpapa Lakota tribe, known for his role in the resistance against the US government’s encroachment on Native American lands.

  • Players will uncover key details about Sitting Bull’s life and legacy through a series of challenges and puzzles.
  • Utilize spells to gain hints and extend your time as you piece together important information fragments.
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  • Sitting Bull was a Hunkpapa Lakota holy man and leader.
  • He was born around 1831 in what is now South Dakota.
  • Sitting Bull played a key role in the resistance against the U.S. government's encroachment on Native American lands.
  • He led his people in the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876, where they defeated General Custer and his troops.
  • Sitting Bull surrendered to U.S. authorities in 1881 and lived on a reservation for several years.
  • He toured with Buffalo Bill's Wild West show for a time, but eventually returned to his people.
  • Sitting Bull was killed in 1890 during a confrontation with Indian agency police.
  • His death sparked the Wounded Knee Massacre, where hundreds of Native Americans were killed.
  • Sitting Bull was known for his courage, wisdom, and commitment to his people.
  • He was considered a great leader among the Lakota Sioux.
  • Sitting Bull was a skilled hunter and warrior.
  • He was a respected medicine man and spiritual leader.
  • Sitting Bull's vision of soldiers falling into his camp inspired his people to victory at the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
  • He was a vocal critic of the U.S. government's treatment of Native Americans.
  • Sitting Bull's legacy lives on as a symbol of Native American resistance and resilience.
  • He is remembered for his commitment to preserving Lakota culture and traditions.
  • Sitting Bull's name in Lakota translates to 'Tatanka Iyotake', which means 'Buffalo Bull Who Sits Down'.
  • He was posthumously inducted into the Hall of Great Westerners in 1959.
  • Sitting Bull's life has been the subject of numerous books, films, and other media.
  • His legacy continues to inspire Native American activists and leaders today.

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