Major Events and Individuals in the Subjugation of the American Indians

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Chapter 5 Western Crossroads

  1. Identify and Explain:

Bureau of Indian Affairs- This is a government agency responsible for managing American Indian issues.

John M. Chivington- John M. Chivington was a U.S army Colonel; he was in charge of 700 volunteers at the camp site of the Cheyenne tribe.

Sand Creek Massacre- The Sand creek massacre was an event that took place in the fall of 1864, Colonel John M. Chivington arrived with 700 volunteers at the camp site of the Cheyenne tribe, which was along the Sand Creek. Colonel John M. Chivington raised a flag above his lodge as a sign of peace. Cheyenne Chief Black Kettle told his tribe that they came in peace and they where in no harm. John M. Chivington then ordered the troops to ‘Open fire on the mass of men, women and children” around 200 women and children died in the Sand Creek Massacre.

Sitting Bull- Was a part of the Lakota Sioux tribe. He became a spiritual leader and medicine chief in the tribe. He mocked Indians who were willing to move onto reservations.

George Armstrong Custer- George Armstrong Custer was a General who was in charge of about 600 members of the U.S Army 7th Calvary.

Battle of the Little Big Horn- This is a battle fought on the morning of June 25, 1876. General George Armstrong Custer ordered his men to immediately attack an Indian camp site on Little Bighorn River which housed about 2,500 Indians prepared to fight. General George Armstrong Custer only had about 600 who were tired from ridding though out the night to get to the camp site. Custer led a battalion of 200 men into the camp site and after the final attack led by General George Armstrong Custer everyone including General Custer was dead. This was the last victory for the Sioux.

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Wovoka- Wovoka was a Paiute who created a dance and religious movement know as the Ghost Dance. The Ghost Dance was designed to bring Indian Ancestors back to life and to Wovoka claimed it could bring back the buffalo herds and restore American Indian life.

Massacre at Wounded Knee- The massacre at Wounded Knee started off with Big Foot, a Sioux leader, moving his tribe to the Pine Ridge Reservation to avoid any conflict with the army troops. On their way up there they stopped and made camp for the night at Wounded Knee Creek. On December 28, 1890 army ...

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