Introduction | Heart River Battle | Battle of Whitestone Hill | Activity
Comparing Historic Resources
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Which account do you believe? Why?
What are the sound conclusions a historian can make drawing on these varied accounts?
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Number of Indian Participants |
Number of Women & Children |
Location of Battle |
What Happened to Gold? |
Reason for Battle |
Date of Battle |
Red Blanket
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Kingbury
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Horatio Larned
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Fire Heart
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General Sully
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Whistling Bear
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Which account do you believe? Why?
What are the sound conclusions a historian can make drawing on these varied accounts?
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