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Apache and Navajo Wars
Many Apache killed and relocated in 1862 by Carson. Navajo told to surrender but Carson attacks killing hundreds in 1863. Navajo moved to New Mexico reservation in 1865. -
Sand Creek Massacre
Cheyenne massacres prompt Chivington to kill 500 surrendered Cheyenne and Arapaho led by Black Kettle. -
Red River War
Southern Plains Indians relocated to Oklahoma Indian Territory. Buffalo hunters destroy Indian food supply, Comanche warriors race to grazing areas in Texas to kill hunters. -
Sherman and Sheridan
Sherman and Sheridan defeat warriors and open panhandle to cattle ranching. End of Red River War. -
Battle of Little Bighorn
U.S. tries to buy gold-rich Black Hills from Sioux. Talks fail and Custer tries to round up Sioux, met with a huge enemy force. Custer and some 200 men are killed. -
Nez Percé War
Howard orders Nez Percé to to Idaho Reservation, sparks violence. Joseph leads some 700 men, women, and children on a 1,400-mile flight. 200 warriors hold off 2,000 soldiers until halted 40 miles short of Canada. Sent to Indian Territory, many die of disease. -
Geronimo Surrenders
Geronimo surrenders, ending the Apache and Navajo wars. -
Battle of Wounded Knee
Fear of Sioux uprising; Sitting Bull killed during attempted arrest. His followers surrender and camp at Wounded Knee, shots are fired, some 200 Sioux die.
