FAQ About Sitting Bull
What were Sitting Bull's views on treaties with the U.S. government?
Sitting Bull was a staunch opponent of the treaties offered by the U.S. government, as he saw them as unjust and detrimental to Native American sovereignty and way of life. He famously refused to sign the Treaty of Fort Laramie in 1868, which aimed to establish peace in the region by ceding large portions of Native land to the U.S. Sitting Bull believed that the land was sacred and belonged to his people, and he consistently advocated for the preservation of Native lands and independence.
