Sandcreek massacre

• What tribes were involved in the conflict with the US government in 1864?

  Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes
• What event sparked the conflict between the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes and the US government?

  The discovery of gold in Colorado Territory
• What treaty was signed in 1861 regarding the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes?

  Treaty of Fort Wise
• What did the Treaty of Fort Wise stipulate for the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes?

  They would move to a reservation in east Colorado
• What was the outcome for the Cheyenne and Arapaho who remained on their old lands after the treaty?

  Conflict with gold prospectors continued
• What action did prospectors demand from the US government regarding the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes?

  To make their journey safer
• Who attempted to reach an agreement with the US government to end the conflict?

  Chief Black Kettle
• Where did Chief Black Kettle temporarily set up camp?

  At Sand Creek
• On what date did the Sand Creek Massacre occur?

  29 November 1864
• Who led the force sent to Sand Creek to attack the Plains Indians?

  Colonel Chivington
• What was the intent of the force sent by Governor John Evans to Sand Creek?

  To 'kill and destroy' hostile Plains Indians
• How many men, women, and children were murdered during the Sand Creek Massacre?

  Over 150
• What atrocities were committed during the Sand Creek Massacre?

  Rape and mutilation of victims' bodies
• What did Black Kettle do to indicate that his camp had surrendered?

  Put up white and American flags
• How did the US government respond after the Sand Creek Massacre?

  They promised to move tribes to a large reservation
• What happened to the US government's promise after the Civil War?

  They ignored the deal
• What was the fate of the Cheyenne and Arapaho after the Civil War?

  They were forced to move to a tiny reservation
• What impact did the Sand Creek Massacre have on neighboring tribes?

  It destroyed trust in the US government