Wars, politics & history

Great Sioux War of 1876

from 1876 to 1877

Battles and negotiations between the US and the Lakota Sioux and Northern Cheyenne between 1876–1877. It began in 1876 and lasted until 1877 (about 1 year). The setting was Montana Territory. It was part of Sioux Wars. Those involved included the United States, Shoshone, Crow Nation and Pawnee Nation.

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This moment belongs to the Industrial era (1760 CE to 1914 CE), steam, factories and revolutions. You can also browse everything in the 19th century.