1870s American History
The 1870s brought industrial disasters, prairie fires, and political violence that left a paper trail. These SeeStew stories stick to archives and contemporary reporting.
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Custer’s Last Stand at Little Bighorn: What Really Happened in 1876
George Armstrong Custer rode into a Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho alliance — and his command was wiped out. (Battle of Little Bighorn)
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The Great Chicago Fire of 1871: How a City Burned — and Rebuilt Itself
Dry wind, wooden buildings, and a fire that raced for miles turned Chicago into a national symbol of disaster and reinvention. (Great Chicago Fire 1871)
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The Peshtigo Fire: The Deadliest Wildfire in American History — Overshadowed by Chicago
On the same night as the Great Chicago Fire, Wisconsin burned — killing an estimated 1,500 people.