Sitting Bull

Sitting Bull was a Hunkpapa Lakota chief and holy man. He was born around 1831 in what is now South Dakota. He united Sioux tribes to protect their lands and way of life. He led the resistance against the U.S. government's expansion into Native American territory.

Early Life

Sitting Bull showed bravery from a young age. He went on his first buffalo hunt at age 10 and fought in his first battle at age 14. He became known as a wise leader and spiritual figure. His people respected him greatly.

Big Achievements

Sitting Bull helped unite the Sioux, Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes. He led them at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876, where they defeated General Custer's forces. He later fled to Canada but eventually returned to the United States. He toured with Buffalo Bill's Wild West show.

Fun Facts

• Sitting Bull's original name was Slow because he was careful and deliberate.
• He earned the name Sitting Bull after showing great bravery in battle.
• He gave most of the money he earned in the Wild West show to poor children.

Did You Know?

Sitting Bull had a vision before the Battle of the Little Bighorn in which he saw soldiers falling from the sky. His people believed this vision predicted their victory. The battle became one of the most famous in American history.