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Sand Creek Massacre
A force of about 700 Colorado territory militia attacked a native american encampment. They killed and estimated 70-160 natives. About two thirds of those killed were women and children. -
2nd Treaty of Ft. Laramie
After the Sioux Indians attacked a supply wagon on the Bozeman trail the U.S. government finally closed the trail. In exchange the Sioux signed the Second Treaty of Ft. Laramie. In the Second Treaty of Ft. Laramie Sioux Indians agreed to live on a reservation. -
Battle of Palo Duro Canyon
Colonel Ranald Mackenzie found a near by camp of native American warriors. Cononel Mackenzie then moved all of his troops to attack the native's camp. The attack caught the natives by surprise and many fled from the battle. Even though their was few casualties the battle was important because it left the natives without many supplies. -
Battle of Little Bighorn
George Armstrong Custer, the commander of the 7th Calvary engaged a force of Natives in Montana. Custer suffered a huge defeat at the Battle of Little Bighorn. The Natives quickly surrounded and killed Custer and his men. -
Relocating of the Nez Perce
The Nez Perce was planning to fight the White man so chief Joseph made alliances with other tribes. However the Nez Perce ended up retreating to Canada. After they were captured they were forced to move on to reservation. -
Capture of Geronimo
Geronimo was an Apache leader that fought against the U.S. Army for many years. After a long pursuit of Geronimo he finaly surrendered. Later in his life he said that it was a mistake to surrender because many of his conditions were ignored. -
Ghost Dance movement begins
This was a spiritual dance that came about when Wovoka had a vision. This dance was suppose to make the White man go away and make the buffalo return. The dance was even banned by the U.S. Army. -
Wounded Knee Massacre
The Wounded Knee massacre was the last battle of the Indian wars. They 7th calvary had surrounded an encampment of Sioux natives. They then began unarming the Sioux. During a struggle for a riffle a shot was fired. After the shot was fired Union troops opened fire and killed about 300 natives. -
Medicine Lodge Treaty
The Medicine Lodge Treaty is the overall name of three treaties. These treaties were signed between the U.S. government and native american tribes. In these treaties the Natives agreed to live on reservations.
