What type of leadership did Red Cloud have among the Oglala Lakota?
Highly respected warrior
Spiritual leader
Political leader
Hereditary chief
Answer
Red Cloud was a highly respected warrior and leader among the Oglala Lakota. Although some people mistakenly thought of him as the overall leader of the Sioux Nation, the tribe was highly decentralized, and bands operated independently. Red Cloud's leadership was based on his prowess as a warrior and the respect he earned from his people.
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