Gold Rush Consequences
The discovery of gold in the Black Hills ignites a rush of miners, disregarding the Fort Laramie Treaty. While the president aims to negotiate with the Sioux for the sacred land, his administration struggles to balance treaty obligations with the overwhelming influx of settlers. As military enforcement falters, tensions rise, revealing a deepening conflict over land and sovereignty.In this clip
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78: The Indian Wars (Part 2): The Battle of the Little Bighorn (the Greasy Grass)
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