Native American vs. U.S. Army

By jpayne24

  • Sand Creek Massacre

    Sand Creek Massacre
    Cheyenne raid ranches for food. In response the U.S. government invades their camps and massacres them. Caused by U.S. government lies.

  • The Battle of Little Bighorn

    The Battle of Little Bighorn
    When gold miners invaded their land, the Sioux, Cheyenne, and Arapaho fought them. Custer’s 7th cavalry went to intercept them and subdue them, however he was greatly outnumbered and was defeated.

  • Massacre at Wounded Knee

    Massacre at Wounded Knee
    Last major conflict between army and Natives. Sioux were preforming Ghost Dance. U.S. settlers feared their dance so the U.S. army became more severe. U.S. troops try to disarm group of Sioux when shots were fired and the U.S. troops massacre 200 men, woman, and children.