For many, the Battle of the Little Bighorn is a mysterious event. Even the most basic aspects of the battle seem to remain a mystery for some. One such mystery is why the event took place. One person wrote about this matter, though. That person was Elizabeth B. Custer - General Custer's widow.

Following the Battle of the Little Bighorn, Mrs. Custer wrote about the life she and her husband had shared. In one of her books, she provided an explanation for why his last battle took place. She penned the following.

"Sitting Bull refused to make a treaty with the Government, and would not come in to live on a reservation. Besides his constant attacks on the white settlers, driving back even the most adventurous, he was incessantly invading and stealing from the land assigned to the peaceable Crows. They appealed for help to the Government that had promised to shield them" (Custer, 261).

In regards to the "Crows" that were referred to, they are a Native American tribe.

In actuality, Mrs. Custer's statement provides several reasons for why the Battle of the Little Bighorn occurred. Perhaps her explanation will be helpful for those looking to understand why the event took place.

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