Boulder History Flashcards
Who were the original inhabitants of Boulder?
The Ute (Mouache band) and Southern Arapaho tribes
The Ute peoples have lived near Utah since the beginning of time, while the Arapaho settled in Colorado from their northeastern territories prior to the 1700s.
What type of society were the Ute?
Hunter-gatherer society
They had close trading ties with the nearby Pueblo tribe.
What significant ceremonies did the Mouache band hold?
The Bear Dance
This ceremony celebrated new life.
What was the Ute’s initial response to the Spanish expeditions in the 1500s?
They traded with them at first while maintaining distance.
What was a consequence of westward expansion for the Ute tribe?
A series of treaties were signed and then broken.
How many members are in the Southern Ute tribe today?
Approximately 1,400 members.
What led to the Arapaho tribe’s loss of culture and land?
The Fort Laramie Treaty of 1851.
What significant event occurred in 1864 involving the Arapaho and Cheyenne?
A peaceful, unarmed band was brutally murdered by the Colorado militia at Sand Creek.
What was the Arapaho tribe’s original sustenance method?
Buffalo hunting, not farming.
What dialect of the Arapaho was well-documented?
The Gros Ventre dialect.
When was Boulder founded as a town?
In the fall of 1858.
Who was the prospector that helped establish Boulder?
Thomas Aikins.
What did Chief Niwot allow Aikins and his group to do?
Stay in Boulder Canyon as long as they agreed to leave the following spring.
What significant mining discovery was made on January 16, 1859?
Gold.
What happened to the Arapaho tribe as a result of the Treaty of Fort Wise in 1861?
They were removed from the area.
What was Boulder referred to as after the Civil War?
The ‘Athens of the West.’
In what year was the University of Colorado founded?
1861.
What natural disaster significantly affected Boulder in 1894?
The 100-year flood.
What did Boulder become known for in the early 20th century?
Historic preservation.
What tragic event occurred on May 27, 1974, in Boulder?
A bomb went off in Chautauqua Auditorium, killing three Mexican college students.
What was the outcome of the bombings involving students protesting the Vietnam War?
Six students were killed, and there were claims of FBI involvement.
What infamous unsolved murder drew attention to Boulder at the end of the 20th century?
The murder of six-year-old JonBenet Ramsey.
What catastrophic event occurred in Boulder in 2013?
The ‘1000 Year Flood,’ which killed four citizens and destroyed many properties.
What has contributed to Boulder being a hotbed of ghostly activity?
A lengthy history and significant tragic events.
