Still, they kinda got screwed over by the Fedgov. I've seen many documentaries, some liberal some factual, on how Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, and Red Cloud were forced into what I would call "concentration centers". It was kinda sad for the Sioux who were not as barbaric as many other tribes, like the Apache, Comanche, Cheyenne, Zuni, Cree, Pawny, Iroquois and others earlier in the East. Yes, the Lakota Sioux massacred Custer's troops, but that was after trying to work with the US fedgov, IMHO.
Ever read ON THE BORDER WITH CROOK by Burke? It gives a great insight into the Indian wars. Should be required reading before teens start bawling about “genocide”.
Right now I am again reading MASSACRES OF THE MOUNTAINS by J Dunn. Another required reading.
It appears the real culprits were crooked Indian agents and “The Indian Ring.” Custer almost lost his career by exposing them.