Who was Crazy Horse?
Q: Who was Crazy Horse?
A: Crazy Horse was an Oglala Sioux Native American chief born around 1838 who died on September 5, 1877.
Q: What was the name given to him when he was born?
A: When Crazy Horse was first born he was given the name 'Curly'.
Q: How did his father react when he had a vision as a young boy?
A: His father found him and was very unhappy at what young Curly had done.
Q: What battle is Crazy Horse known for leading?
A: Crazy Horse led his people to the Little Bighorn river in northern Montana to join forces with other Sioux bands like the Hunkpapa and Miniconjou, and with other tribes like the Cheyennes and Arapahos. There they fought General George Armstrong Custer, killing and defeating him and his many horsemen.
Q: Why did Crazy Horse eventually lead his people to a reservation?
A: Game was scarce and the bison (buffalo) were nearly gone so there wasn't enough food for them, so he had no choice but to leave the Black Hills and lead them to a reservation.
Q: How did Crazy Horse die?
A: When he arrived at Fort Robinson, he was forced to give up his weapons and horses which made him very unhappy. One day, even though he was granted time to go on a hunt, he was lied to and trying to get away, he got stabbed in his liver which caused him death later that night.
Q: Who are descendants of Crazy Horse?
A: The Sioux Royal Family, also known as The House of Thasunke Witko are descendants of Crazy Horse.
