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Sand Creek Massacre
An American raid upon a tribe of Cheyenne and Arapaho indians. More than 700 cavalry slaughtered more than 120 natives, mostly women and children. -
Medicine Lodge Treaty
The overall name for multiple treaties amongst the United States, and Native American nations. The first treaty was signed October 21, 1867, with the Kiowa and Comanche tribes, The second, with the Kiowa-Apache, was signed the same day. The third treaty was signed with the Southern Cheyenne and Arapaho on October 28 -
Second Treaty of Fort Laramie
An agreement between the Lakotas, Sioux, and Arapaho, that ended Red Cloud's war, along with settling that the owned the Black Hills. -
Battle of Palo Duro Canyon
A battle that had very few casulties, but led to the Native Americans' fleeing, and losing their winter's supply of food, and hundreds of horses were slaughtered. In total, 4 died, one American cavalier. -
Battle of Little Big Horn
Colonel Custer's 7th Cavalry attacked 3 tribes, the Lakota, North Cheyenne, and Arapaho. Around 667 American soldiers charged, losing almost half. -
Relocation of the Nez Perce
Originally, the Nez Perce tribe intended to stay and fight, so they searched for other tribes to fight with, and to call their allies. However, they failed to make agreements, and were forced to fight independently, but eventually had to retreat to Canada. After their surrender, they were forced to move to their reservation by June 14. -
Capture of Geronimo
Geronimo was a Native American that attacked, and killed hundreds of Mexicans. After his pilaging, the U.S. placed a bounty on his head, dead or alive. -
Ghost Dance Movement Begins
A sacred dance, seen by Wovaka in a dream. It was believed to be a peaceful way to get rid of the whites, and to bring back the buffalo. The U.S. took this as a threat and demanded it be stopped. -
Wounded Knee Massacre
Wounded Knee was the final battle of the American-Indian war, resulting in the Americans winning. After the battle ended, a deafened tribesman by the name of Black Coyote refused to give up his rifle. The U.S. Army shot and killed at least 300 Lakota.
