The Story Of
Sitting Bull
Sitting
Bull. Digital image. Wikimedia.org. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Nov. 2016.
By I am Bey
Authors Note
Authors Note: The purpose of this book being written is
to educate youngsters on the great heroes of the
Reconstruction Era. Many biographical books have been written on the same people like Harriet Tubman,
Frederick Douglass, W.E.B DuBois, etc. But, Im adding a new face to that list, and that face is Sitting Bull.
Sitting Bull was a fierce warrior who cared about lots of things like his people, and his land. He was the most
powerful, rich and wise Native American of his time. He was born in 1831 in Grand River, which is now South
Dakota. He was brave because he wasnt scared of anyone, or anything. He wasnt afraid to get hurt over the
things he cared about. He was committed because he didnt give up until he got what he wanted. This story is
about never giving up and to keep on going even if you think youll get nowhere. Im an 8th Grade student, and
I chose to tell the story on Sitting Bull exhibiting his bravery, and his determination after all the battles and
adversity he went through, like when the White people killed off all the bison (which was their food source), and
when the Whites wouldnt leave his land.
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Sitting Bull was born in Grand River, South Dakota, and he was born in 1831. He was born and raised by
his mother and father. As he grew up, he learned new things, and explored new places, and fought many
battles. His original name was Jumping Badger, but he was later named Sitting Bull.
Sitting Bull Child. Digital image. Name of website. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Nov. 2016.
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At age 10, he killed his first buffalo. The buffalo is a type of bison, or thats his other name. It is very strong,
and heavily built. Or, he is very heavy and strong, and they have no fear. The buffalo was their food source
for his people, and they fed them a lot.
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Then 4 years later, he fought against his first rival clan. This was Sitting Bulls first battle. He did well for only
a 14 year old. And, he won the battle against them. He continued to fight in his lifetime, and he was fearless.
He wasnt scared of anything, or anyone.
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Then, years later, he continued to fight, and leave a legacy of bravery for generations to come. At 25
years old, he was the most powerful and famous Native American of his time. No wonder hes so
famous. He even became a chief of his own tribe, and nation.
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Years after that, Sitting Bull decided to take part in one of the most important battles of his time: The Battle
of the Little Bighorn. He took part, and his team won the Battle. No one probably knows how the Battle was
started, but now, everyone knows how it ended.
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After the Battle, he was living in peace with his family, and there was no violence involved whatsoever. He
lived life quietly and peacefully with his family and his wife. He just wanted to be with them for as long as he
possibly could.
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Then, after working as a performer at the Buffalo Bills Wild West Show, he returned to the S.R.A ( Standing
Rock Agency.) But, out of fear that Sitting Bull would run away, James McLaughlin ordered him to be
arrested and taken to jail by the Lakota Police. They were sent out to arrest Sitting Bull.
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Sitting Bull resisted arrest, and he sadly lost his life. He sadly died on December 15, 1890, at age 59 years
old. But, everyone remembers Sitting Bull, and his bravery in battle, and his impact on society. He was a
hero despite losing his life to the Lakota Police. People are angry that they took Sitting Bull away from them,
and they lost one of the most brave men of all time.
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