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Sand Creek Massacre
Chief Black Kettle of Cheyenne made a peace campaign after rading wagon trains and settlement near Denver. Colonel John Chivington led 700 men in slaughtering 150-500 people most of who were women and children in Central Plains (parts of Colorado Territory). The next year southern Cheyenne moved to reservations. -
The Battle of Little Bighorn
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Red River War
Comanche warriors were angered when buffalo hunters eliminated their food supply. They fled to areas in Texas to kill the buffalo hunters. General Sherman and Lieutenant Sheridan defeated them. -
Nez Perce War
General Oliver Howard threatened to attack Nez Perce Indians, coercing them to move onto a reservation. Chief Joseph led 700 people on a 1400 mile journey. They fought 2000 soldiers although less than 200 of them were warriors. In 1885 the survivors moved to Washington Territory. -
The Battle of Wounded Knee
Wovoka, a prophet, spread the fascination of the Ghost Dance which is a purification ceremony. This was a way to go back to the traditional lifestyle. The government at Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota found these traditions threatening. While Chief Sitting Bull was being arrested, crowds began protesting. A fire was shot killing an officer who was capturing Sitting Bull. Soldiers opened fire killing 200 Sioux Indians. 120 men and 230 women and children surrendered after Sitting Bull was sh
