Sand creek massacre

• Who bears much of the blame for the Sand Creek Massacre?

  Colonel John Chivington
• Who was involved in the Sand Creek Massacre?

  • Black Kettle and the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes
  • U.S. Government led by Colonel Chivington
• What specifically happened during the Sand Creek Massacre?

  U.S. soldiers massacred over 150 indians
• During the Sand Creek Massacre, who were the majority of the victims?

  Women, children, and babies
• What date did the Sand Creek Massacre occur?

  November 29, 1864
• Why was there conflict between Indians and white settlers in Colorado?

  Gold was discovered
• What order did Governor John Evans give to Colonel Chivington?

  To kill and destroy hostile indians
• How did Chivington interpret Evans' order?

  As an excuse to massacre indians
• What motivated Chivington's actions at Sand Creek?

  To make a name for himself
• What did the government initially promise to the Indians after the Sand Creek Massacre?

  Compensation and a large reservation
• What was the long-term impact of the Sand Creek Massacre on relations between the government and Indian tribes?

  Further reduced trust
• What was a significant aspect of the violence at Sand Creek that shocked many?

  The rape and murder of unarmed indians who were flying a white flag
• What was the ultimate consequence of the Sand Creek Massacre regarding trust between Indians and the government?

  A further decline in trust
• What was the importance and outcomes of the Sand Creek Massacre?

  • Chivington was disgraced but not punished.
  • The government promised compensation and a large reservation but went back on the deal.
  • Indian tribes heard about the massacre and the government's refusal to compensate, further reducing trust.
• What was the purpose of Black Kettle setting up camp before the Sand Creek Massacre?

  To discuss peace terms
• What was taken as trophies by U.S. soldiers during the Sand Creek Massacre?

  Body parts including genitalia
• What did the actions of the U.S. soldiers during the Sand Creek Massacre demonstrate about their perception of the Indians?

  They did not consider them human
• Why was Chivington eager to engage in a conflict like the Sand Creek Massacre?

  His troops had never been in battle