Sioux

Definition

The Sioux are a group of Native American tribes that historically lived in the Great Plains region of North America. They are known for their warrior culture and resistance against U.S. expansion into their territories.

Related terms

Cheyenne: Another tribe from the Great Plains who were allies with the Sioux and also resisted U.S. expansion.

Battle of Little Bighorn: An 1876 battle where combined forces of Lakota Sioux, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes defeated the 7th Cavalry Regiment led by Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer.

Dakota War of 1862: Also known as the Sioux Uprising; it was an armed conflict between United States forces and eastern Dakota (Sioux) fighters due to treaty violations by US officials.