Role of Black Hawk in Native American and US History

Black Hawk was an Indian warrior who fought hard and long to keep his nation's territory free of white men. When the white men realized that Black Hawk would be a problem when stealing their land, they decided to imprison him. While in prison, Black Hawk wrote his famous Surrender Speech, using ethos, logos, and pathos to appeal to those who heard or read it and convince them that the white men were dangerous.

Lieutenant John Dunbar and The Sioux D ances with Wolves is a film adapted from a book of same name written by Michael Blake in 1988 and produced by Kevin Costner in 1990. The film dictates the story of a Union Army lieutenant, who journeyed to the American frontier in search of a military post, and his relationships with a group of Lakota Indians. The movie has adequately addresses some theoretical perspectives, cultural tensions and reconciliations based on some historical facts. Some theoretical perspectives can be seen throughout the entire film, such as the development of assimilation culture. (Assimilation definition)

George Armstrong Custer was a United States cavalry officer who served with distinction in the American Civil War and was the youngest ever brevet brigadier general at age twenty-three (History.com Staff, 2009). Custer had various disciplinary issues throughout his career ranging from abandoning his post for romantic reasons to leaving the field without searching for a slain reconnaissance unit (History.com Staff, 2009). His expedition in 1874 that led to the discovery of gold, was in violation of the treaty of 1868 wherein the Black Hills were recognized to belong to the Sioux Nation. Custer was known to have a reckless temperament and was often at odds with superior officers. Nevertheless, as a Lieutenant Colonel assigned to the Seventh Cavalry Regiment out of Fort Riley, Kansas, Custer was tasked to lead the force against Sitting Bull’s alliance (History.com Staff, 2009).

The European and Native American warfare equipment and tactics differed greatly. The European were a more developed and established organization with a developed and established method of warfare and tactics. The European used prescribed military tactics to fight and defend, they used methods such as raids ambushes and unit formations to invade, surprise and defend against the enemy. The European also used a prescribed military battle doctrine or what’s know today as field manuals (FM’s), they also fought in small unit and moved tactically in formations. The European used weaponry far more advanced than the Native Americans. They were armed with weapons such as matchlocks, pikes, swards and armor. The small organized units were strong enough to defended gained ground regardless of the number of casualties taken.

Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer led an Army expedition in the Black Hills (present-day South

Sitting bull was born in 1831 in the Dakota Territory. It was common for people of the Lakota tribe to have many names throughout their life. Sitting Bull’s first name given to him was Jumping Badger. Later his name was changed “Tatanka-Iyotanka.” This is a term that describes a buffalo bull sitting on its back haunches showing aggression and its reluctance to back down. Throughout his life he would live up to this name. Sitting Bull was only 14 years old when he experienced his first battle. This battle was a raid on the Crow, another Indian tribe that was enemies with the Sioux. He was appointed chief of the Lakota in 1857. His first encounter with American soldiers was in

The Black Panther is such a great hero because he utilizes these three traits effectively. When he sees a problem he has the courage to confront it. And no matter how much the tides seem to be turning against him, he’s always determine to find a way to save his kingdom! But what really makes heroes like Beowulf and the Black Panther remembered, is the respect they have for those around them. Using these three traits, their legacies will never

When he was 15, Sitting Bull showed honor and valor in a battle with the Flatheads in 1847. He flew past their front line, yelling taunts at them. Despite the barrage of arrows and the rain of Flathead bullets that stood in his way, Sitting Bull sustained only a minor wound. This convinced everyone that not only was this man brave; he was skilled in medicine as well. “Because his father was so proud of his son’s early victory, he gave the name Sitting Bull to his son that the Buffalo God had given him. The Indians thought of the Buffalo as a

Black Elk was born in 1863 in Wyoming (“Black Elk”). He would later become the Oglala Lakota holy man (“Black Elk – 1863-1950”). Chief Crazy Horse led a group of Sioux Native Americans in government resistance. Being Black Elk’s second cousin, Black Elk was able to closely see the actions of the government towards the Native Americans. In May of 1877, Chief

Sitting Bull, the Hunkpapa Lakota chief (Robertson par. 5) was decided a threat by the government, even though he was not a Ghost Dance leader (Koster 25). On December 15, 1890 (Robertson par. 5), Indian police came to arrest Sitting Bull. He agreed to go with the police peacefully (Flood 34), but the other Indians in his tribe did not and tried to stop the arrest. Catch-the-Bear shouted, “Let us protect our chief!” He then proceeded to fire his gun at Bull Head, an Indian police, hitting him in the side. Bull Head’s weapon discharged while he was turned around and hit Sitting Bull in the chest. Then Red Tomahawk finished the struggle by shooting Sitting Bull in the back of the head (Phillips 18). The Indian police even shot Sitting Bull’s as he begged for his life. It isn’t recalled who shot the son since many officers fired at once (Flood 35).

Almost everybody loves going to sporting events and seeing all the excited fans as well as the energized mascots. There has been quite a variety of mascots and logos seen in schools whether it be high schools or colleges and in professional leagues. According to a search done by an ESPN FiveThirtyEight reporter through a database known as MascotDB, out of the 42,624 teams in the database at the time there were 2,129 sports teams that have reference to Native Americans (Munguia). That’s about a five percent of all mascots while Native American only make up roughly two percent of the population of the United States in 2014 (US Census). There has been much debate and controversy around mascots and team names that reference Native American throughout the years and gaining more attention especially with the most public debate regarding National

Sitting Bull mourned them for a long period of time. He did absolutely nothing all summer. He became better as time went by. Later that fall, Sitting Bull and other Indians went horse stealing and came across a family of a mom and children. The others killed all of the family except one boy. Sitting Bull saved that one boy and adopted him. His name was Kills-Often. He was named for his superb hunting skills (Black, 21-25).

A Hunkpapa Lakota chief named Sitting Bull and the history of the Lakota nationhood was the chosen subject of Gary C. Anderson to write a biography on. Although most of the history about Sitting Bull took place back in the eighteen hundreds, Anderson did not come out with his book tell around 1995. Addison-Wesley Educational Publishers published the book in 1996. The book follows the history of Sitting Bull and the native Indians fight with the "white man" over land.

Despite the change in location, the Burdens find themselves experiencing the same things and seeing the same people as they did on the farm. After Otto and Jake helped the family move into their new house in Black Hawk, and the two moved away to work elsewhere, the Burdens thought life would be entirely different. The new house and living in a town rather than a farm are new to them, however, there are many aspects of their new life that are similar to the life they lead on the farm. “...she thanked god she lived next to the Harlings. They had been farming people, like ourselves, and their place was like a little farm...” (96) The Harlings remind the Burdens of the farm with a windmill, grazing lots, and other farm like features of their

Dunbar knows that the arrival of American troops in the frontiers will only be a matter of time. Soon, he has to make the decision whether he wants to stick to his new friends or go back to his fellow soldiers and fight against the Indians. When Dunbar rides back to his post to get his journal, American soldiers are gathered around his post. They see him coming and shoot his horse. Since Dunbar is wearing a Sioux gown, the troops look at him as a trader and treat him brutally. When the soldiers are on their way to the next village to have Dunbar hanged, the Sioux attack, and rescue their friend, Dunbar. Back at the Indian camp, Dunbar and his wife decide to leave the Sioux. John Dunbar knows that he is a wanted man now.