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Apache Wars
Fought in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas by the Natives led by Geronimo and Cochise in opposition to the reservation system. Geronimo surrendered in 1886, but others carried on the fight until 1900 -
Sand Creek Massacre
Occurred after about 750 peaceful Cheyenne and Arapaho led by Chief black kettle were forced to abandon their winter campsite. When they set up camp, Colorado soldiers attacked, slaughtering 148 men, women, and children -
Red River War
In Northern Texas against the Arapaho, Comanche, Cheyenne and Kiowa tribes, who eventually surrendered. It left that region at peace for the first time in half a century. American farmers and ranchers quickly settled the Texas Panhandle. -
Battle of the Rosebud
Fought in Montana by the Lakota Sioux and Cheyenne led by Chief Crazy Horse against the American soldiers under General George Crook. The Natives managed to stop the reinforcement sent out to support General Custer -
Battle of the Little Bighorn
General Custer led 600 men where they were overwhelmed by approximately 3,000 Sioux and Cheyenne warriors led by Crazy Horse. Despite the decisive Indian victory, the U.S. government forced the Sioux to sell the Black Hills and leave the land -
Wounded Knee
The U.S. army surrounded a group of Ghost Dancers at Wounded Knee Creek because they did not know it was a ritual for the Natives. 150 Natives were slaughtered and it was the last major conflict between the US government and the Plain Indians.