Clash of Cultures

By kylethor
  • Sand Creek Massacre

    Sand Creek Massacre

    John Chivington and his troops attacked a peacfull village of Indians. Over 100 men, women, and children died.
  • Medicine Lodge Treaty

    Medicine Lodge Treaty

    Sereis of treaties designed to move the Indians to reservations further away from the settlers moving west.
  • 2nd Treaty of Ft. Laramie

    2nd Treaty of Ft. Laramie

    Gave the Lakota and other Indians ownership of the Black Hills. Treaty with the United States.
  • Battle of Palo Duro Canyon

    Battle of Palo Duro Canyon

    Another Battle between Inidans and Americans. Not very many casualties because the Indians fled resulting in an American victory.
  • Battle of Little Big Horn

    Battle of Little Big Horn

    Lakota battled the Americans. The Americans were severely outnumber and did lose. This battle would become known as Custers last stand.
  • Relocation of Nez Perce

    Relocation of Nez Perce

    Chief Joseph and his tibe tried to flee to Canada for freedom. He surrendered a mere 40 miles from the Canadian border.
  • Capture of Geronimo

    Capture of Geronimo

    Geronimo had a band of Apaches that terroized the territory. They eventually surrender at Skeleton canyon.
  • Ghost Dance Movement

    Ghost Dance Movement

    A custom of Native American tribes, Believed to unite spirts of the dead with the living.
  • Wounded Knee Massacre

    Wounded Knee Massacre

    Last Battle of American Indian War. Close to 300 people died. Indians involved were the Lakota.