Question

5 why did general george custer and the us army attack the lakota, the cheyenne, and other american indians during the battle of the little bighorn? a the us government wanted to end a war between the lakota and the cheyenne. b the american indians would not give up their land and move onto reservations. c the us government wanted american indians to move to georgia. d the american indians took over little bighorn and forced the settlers to leave.

Explanation:

The conflict arose because the Lakota, Cheyenne, and other nations refused to cede their traditional lands and relocate to designated reservations, violating the terms of the Fort Laramie Treaty that the U.S. sought to enforce through military action. Option A is incorrect as the two nations were allied, not at war. Option C is wrong because the forced relocation was not to Georgia. Option D is inaccurate as the American Indians were defending their land, not displacing settlers.

Answer:

B. The American Indians would not give up their land and move onto reservations.