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Navajo and Apache Wars
Carson kills or relocates many Apache to reservations in 1862. Clashes drag on until Geronmino’s surrender in 1886. Navajo told to surrender in 1863, but before they can, Carson attacks, killing hundreds, destroying homelands. Navajos moved to New Mexico reservation in 1865. -
Sand Creek Massacre
Cheyenne massacres prompt Chivington to kill up to 500 surrendered Cheyenne and Arapaho led by Black Kettle. -
Red Cloud's War
Was an armed conflict between the Lakota, Northern Cheyenne & Arapho and the United States in the Wyoming territory and the Montana Territory. From 1866 to 1868. -
Red River War
Southern plains Indians relocated to Oklahoma Indian Territory under 1867 Treaty of Medicin Lodge. After buffalo hunters destroy the Indians food supply, Comanche warriors race to buffalo grazing areas in Texas panhandle to kill hunters. Sherman and Sheridan defeat warriors and open panhandle to cattle ranching. -
Battle of Little Bighorn
U.S. tried to buy gold-rich Black Hills from Sioux. Sioux didn't allow them. So Custer’s 7th Cavalry were sent to round up Sioux, but they meet a huge enemy force. Custer and almost 200 men other die. Also known as “Custer’s Last Stand. -
"A Century of Dishonor" - Helen Hunt Jackson
Helen Hunt Jackson wrote about how the Indains were mistreated by America. -
Dewes Severalty Act
The Dewes Severalty Act was a law that coverted tribal lands to indidual owernship. Was believed this would led to assimilation. -
Battle of Wounded Knee
Ghost Dance raises fears of Sioux uprising; Sitting Bull killed in attempted arrest. His followers surrender and camp at Wounded Knee. Shots are fired; some 200 Sioux die.
