Cheyenne Uprising (Colorado War) Flashcards
What did Chivington do 20 years later?
“I stand by Sand Creek”
What happened to Bent’s children?
All died
What did Bent’s son Charles do?
Joined the Dog Soldiers and viewed all whites as evil.
What did Black Kettle do after the Sand Creek Massacre?
He took them to sacred land
How many Cheyenne died?
nearly 230
- Mostly squaws and children
How many volunteers did Chivington lead to Sand Creek?
700
Why could Black Kettle’s men not fight?
Drunk to keep warm in the night
Sand Creek reservation?
Barren
- No Buffalo
- Can’t grow crops
Why did the conflicts begin?
Dog Soldiers decided to leave reservation and hunt. Black Kettle eventually joined them.
- Violate terms of treaty.
Who were the Dog Soldiers?
Warrior Brotherhood - denied manhood as they could not hunt or fight other tribes.
Who did Chivington lead?
3rd Colorado Volunteers
(Called Bloodless third)
When was the Cheyenne war?
1863 - 1864
What treaty was made after Sand Creek massacre?
Treaty of Little Arkansas (1865)
Who sung a death song during Sand Creek Massacre?
Chief White Antelope
Where was peace treaty made before Sand Creek Massacre?
Fort Lyon, Sand Creek
