What year did the Battle of Little Bighorn take place?

The Battle of Little Bighorn occurred in 1876, a pivotal moment in the conflict between the United States government and Native American tribes, specifically the Lakota Sioux and Northern Cheyenne. This battle is often referred to as "Custer's Last Stand" because it resulted in the defeat of Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer and his forces. The confrontation was part of a larger struggle for land and resources in the West, following the influx of settlers and the expansion of U.S. territories into areas traditionally inhabited by Native Americans. The battle symbolized the broader conflict of the era, highlighting the resistance of Native American tribes against U.S. policies of encroachment and displacement, particularly during the Great Sioux War of 1876.