American Indian Biographies, A-Z : Crazy Horse

I chose to highlight the online resource American Indian Biographies, A-Z. I chose to follow the links and learn more about the legendary Lakota Chief known as Crazy Horse. I had heard about Crazy Horse from a young age, being that he was one of the most famous Native American Chief in American history, but I never really knew about him until I began to delve into this online resource. I found many links that helped to inform me of who Crazy Horse was and what he stood for.  Crazy Horse embodied the values of the Lakota. He was fearless both in and out of battle, and steadfast in his quest to preserve the Lakota way of life. He only lived 33 years before his murder at the hands of the U.S. Military. Although he lived a relatively short life, he left an unmistakable mark on our country and the history of the American West. His courage in battle was the stuff of legends, and like many warriors his light burned bright but short. He made his bones at a young age. At just thirteen years old he stole a group of horses from a Crow raiding party. Crazy Horse wasn’t even twenty years old when he led his first war party. He lived during the final era of the last truly autonomous American Indians, which means that he grew up during an extremely turbulent time. He is best remembered for his successful role as a leader in the Battle of Little Big Horn. This resource was excellent because it allowed me to research popular Native American figures through properly vetted sources. This is extremely valuable in today’s climate where it can be difficult to verify the authenticity of a source.

 

Resources

American Indian Biographies, A-Z

http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/a_c/crazyhorse.htm

http://www.indians.org/welker/crazyhor.htm