Tens of thousands of wagons made their way across the American landscape during the 19th century. The Oregon, Santa Fe and Bozeman Trails were but a few of these trails that carved their tracks through prime hunting grounds and buffalo migration routes. Tolerated at first by the indians, the continuous flow of emigrants, traders and soldiers began to wear their patience thin. Many tribes felt that they had but two choices: To fight and resist this encroachment or to ignore it and hope it will stop or in the very least move on. As the long wagon train slowly creaks along the dusty trail, the watchful eyes of this small band of Lakota warriors patiently scrutinize its steady progress, looking for an opportunity to attack it, harass it or run off with its herd animals.
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