Settlement + conflict on the Plains (1861-77), DATES Flashcards
1
Q
Little Crow’s war - Santee Sioux anger over whites ‘broken promises’
A
1861-61
2
Q
Pacific Railroad Act + Homestead Act passed (President Jackson)
A
1862
3
Q
Sand Creek Massacre - Rev. Chivington attacks Black Kettles’ village
A
1864
4
Q
Red Clouds war - NA anger over Bozemen Trail abuses
A
1865-68
5
Q
Goodnight + Loving cattle trail established - cowboys drive cattle west
A
1866
6
Q
Joseph McCoy builds first cow-town at Abilene
A
1867
7
Q
Battle of Little Big Horn / Custer’s last stand (Great Sioux War)
A
1876