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Sand Creek Massacre
A 700 man Colorado army came and attacked a camp of friendly Native Americans. The American men killed 70-163 Natives. Of those killed, 2/3 of them were either a woman or child. -
Medicine Lodge Treaty
This treaty said that tribes would be moved to smaller reservations in Oklahoma. These tribes would also give up native practices and traditions. The U. S. would send in food, water, clothing, and any other supplies they needed. The U. S. granted that Native Americans were able to hunt on their lands. -
Second Treaty of Fort Laramie
The Second Treaty of Fort Laramie protected the land of the Black Hills to the Western Sioux Indians. This U. S. actually pulled through with their agreement until 1874. When General Custer found gold in the Black Hills, white miners and gold hunters swarmed the area taking the Native's land. -
Battle of Palo Duro Canyon
This was a battle between the Natives and the Americans at Palo Duro Canyon in Texas. The battle was hardly bloody, only having a combined four casualties for both sides. The Americans had a surprise attack on a Native American camp and the Natives were so spread out they couldn't fight as a unified force and had to retreat. -
Battle of the Little Big Horn
It was a battle between American forces versus a combination of the Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes. It was a major victory for the Native American fight to keep their land. Led by Crazy Horse and Chief Gall, it is one of the most memorable battles between the U. S. and Native Americans. -
Relocation of the Nez Perce
After the U. S. government ordered the relocation of the Nez Perce, they decided to relocate to Canada. 750 Nez Perce eluded 2,000 American soldiers for 1100 miles. They were comprehended and captured in Montana, just a few miles south of the Canadian border. -
Capture of Geronimo
Geronimo had led a small group of Apaches to northern Mexico where they hid from American forces. First Lieutenant Charles B. Gatewood had orders to find Geronimo and return him, dead or alive. Geronimo surrendered and was captured. -
Ghost Dance Movement Begins
The Ghost Dance was a dance that incorporated many various Native American beliefs. The dance differed between the various Native American tribes and their own unique lifestyles. The Americans mistook this ritual for a dance of war and violence. -
Wounded Knee Massacre
Troops went to disarm a local Lakota tribe. Stories say that a rifle was accidentally fired off and led to a skirmish. By the time the firing was over and the survivors fled, there were about 150 men, women, and children lay dead.
