Black Elk
At a glance:
- Series: American Indians Ready Reference
- Categories: Government and Politics
- Subcategories: Native Americans, American Indians
- Curriculum: American History 1901-1950, American History 1878-1900, American Indian History
Article abstract: Black Elk, one of the greatest of Lakota holy men, witnessed and described many of the most important events of nineteenth century Lakota history.
At the time of Black Elk's birth, the Lakota and other Indian peoples were already suffering from the encroachment into their territory by European Americans. In spite of the constant threat of conflict between the U.S. Army and the Indians, Black Elk lived in traditional Lakota fashion until he became a young adult. His was the last generation to live in that way.
When he was about five years...
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