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Sand Creek Massacre
Colonel John M. Chivington had 700 cavalry men. The Cheyenne tribe was spread out around Fort Lyon. They were a peaceful tribe. The cavalry were on a campaign to wipe out any Cheyenne when they were going to Fort Lyon. He said his plans were take them out. Even though he was told they surrendered, he went and slaughtered them and Chivington didn't want any prisoners. -
Medicine Lodge Treaty
The treaty refers to three treatys. Two were signed actually on the 21st, the other one was on the 28th. These treatys would relocate Native Americans and to Indian territories so they away from settlers. They were ment to bring peace. -
2nd Treaty of Fort Laramie
It was a treaty for the Lakota and the U.S. to sign. It would ensure Lakota civilization. It also gave them the right to the black hills. -
Battle of Palo Duro Canyon
This took place in the Palo Duro Canyon where the Cheyenne, Comanches, and Kiowas wanted to stay in the canyons. The U.S. wanted them out of there. Colonol Ranald S. Mckenzie lead his army to surprise attack the tribes, but it was discoevered. The cavalry rushed down the canyon and quickly destroyed the villages. The tribes no longer owned that area. -
Battle of the Little Big Horn
This battle was between the U.S. and the Western Souix tribe. A major reason why they fought is because the Souix kept getting pushed back further and further from their original location. The reason why is because the U.S. kept settling in their land. The battle was near Little Bighorn river in Montana territory. In the end, General Custer was killed in a skirmish and that was called Custer's last stand. -
Relocation of the Nez Perce
Chief Joseph was trying to escape from the federal troops to get into Canada. He was almost there until he realized it was pointless to keep running. This is where he said his famous quote, "From where the sun stands now, I will fight no more, forever." -
Capture of Geronimo
Geronimo is leader of the Bedonkohe tribe. After the Mexicans killed his mother, his wife, and his three children, he joined a group to seek revenge on the Mexicans. The group started raids on the Mexicans and soon started raids on Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. He was than pursuited for a long time. He surrendered in 1886 and became a prisoner of war. -
Ghost Dance Movement Begins
It was a new religous movement for tribes like the Lakota. They believed it brought peace and unity for them. They also thought it would bring it back to their old ways since they thought they were changing too much. The U.S. saw it as a war dance and thought they were being threatened. -
Wounded Knee Massacre
A cavalry division wanted to disarm the Lakotas in the camp. One indian didn't want to give up his rifle when they were disarming them. When they were trying to take it away, it accidentaly fired. The cavalry thought it was the Lakotas shooting at them so they fired at the indians. About 400 people.
