Why Did Custers Last Stand Happen

When a number of tribes missed a federal deadline to move to reservations, the U.S.

What was Custer fighting for?

George Armstrong Custer was a Union cavalry officer in the American Civil War (1861–65) and a U.S. commander in wars against Native Americans over control of the Great Plains.

Why did Custer decide to attack?

Custer contemplated a surprise attack against the encampment the following morning of June 26, but he then received a report informing him several hostiles had discovered the trail left by his troops. Assuming his presence had been exposed, Custer decided to attack the village without further delay.