In 1876, the Sioux defeated General Custer at Little Bighorn. The New York Times ran a story under this headline: THE LITTLE HORN MASSACRE NY Times What does the choice of the word “massacre” imply about this conflict? Check all that you think apply. Most of Custer’s men were killed. The Sioux killed Custer’s men in a dishonorable fashion. The Sioux were the enemy. The newspaper was biased in its coverage.