This talk concentrates on the whole picture of American society to give context to a much greater important epoch of time than just an isolated military-Indian confrontation. This talk will be done in story form.  As always, it is the human element that takes command.  All the principals will be here, but with many more tidbits that will flesh out why happenings went the way they did.  Sitting Bull and the American Indians have equal treatment in this typical American story.