The Sand Creek Massacre

• Who is primarily blamed for the Sand Creek Massacre?

  Colonel John Chivington
• What was Colonel Chivington's role in the Sand Creek Massacre?

  He led the U.S. Army soldiers who massacred the Indians
• How many Indians were massacred during the Sand Creek Massacre?

  Over 150
• What types of individuals were primarily affected in the Sand Creek Massacre?

  Mostly women, children, and babies
• What does the treatment of the Indians during the Sand Creek Massacre indicate about the soldiers' views?

  They did not treat the Indians as human beings
• Where did the Sand Creek Massacre take place?

  Sand Creek, Colorado
• What event led to the Sand Creek Massacre according to the video?

  Conflict between Indians and white settlers after gold was discovered in Colorado
• What was Colonel Chivington's motivation for the massacre?

  He wanted to make a name for himself and his troops
• What was the outcome for Colonel Chivington after the massacre?

  He was disgraced but not punished
• What promise did the government make to the Indians after the massacre?

  Compensation and a large reservation
• What happened to the government's promise to the Indians?

  They went back on the deal
• How did the Sand Creek Massacre affect trust between the Indian tribes and the U.S. government?

  It further reduced trust and relations
• How did many Americans react to the Sand Creek Massacre?

  They were disgusted by the violence
• What does the Sand Creek Massacre represent in the context of U.S. history?

  A terrible escalation of violence against unarmed Indians
• What are the main points of the Sand Creek Massacre?

  • Involved Black Kettle and the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes vs. U.S. government led by Colonel Chivington
  • Over 150 Indians massacred, mostly women and children
  • Occurred on November 29, 1864, in Sand Creek, Colorado
  • Resulted from conflict over gold discovery and vague orders from Governor Evans
  • Led to further erosion of trust between Indians and the U.S. government
• What were the consequences of the Sand Creek Massacre for U.S.-Indian relations?

  • Disgrace for Colonel Chivington but no punishment
  • Broken promises of compensation and reservations
  • Increased distrust among Indian tribes
  • Escalation of violence and conflict between U.S. government and Plains Indians