Settlement + conflict on the Plains (1861-77), DATES Flashcards

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Little Crow’s war - Santee Sioux anger over whites ‘broken promises’

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1861-61

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Pacific Railroad Act + Homestead Act passed (President Jackson)

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1862

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Sand Creek Massacre - Rev. Chivington attacks Black Kettles’ village

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1864

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Red Clouds war - NA anger over Bozemen Trail abuses

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1865-68

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5
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Goodnight + Loving cattle trail established - cowboys drive cattle west

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1866

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Joseph McCoy builds first cow-town at Abilene

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1867

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Battle of Little Big Horn / Custer’s last stand (Great Sioux War)

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1876

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