Red Clouds War Flashcards
when was the war
1866-1868
why did it happen
gold was discovered in the mountains of Montana prompted this conflict
new towns such as Virginia city were developed and the new trials crossed Sioux land they used for hunting grounds
what did the discovery of gold do
broke an existing peace treaty but the government refused to enforce it
were the red cloud successful
yes
when was the fetter mans massacre
1866
what happened in the Fettermans massacre
80 us cavalry died
what did the government do
built forts along the trials but tried to hold peace talks
how successful was red cloud
lead many Sioux bans and waging the campaign throughout the winter
when did the government admit defeat
1868
what changes did the government do
a different route to the mining areas was opened and the 2nd treaty of fort Laramie was signed forbidding non native Americans from entering the new Sioux reservation
red cloud accepted the treaty
who didnt accept the treaty
sitting bull and crazy horse who adopted a more militant response
