The Main Leaders, Their Methods And Influences Flashcards
Why were red clouds methods?
He attacked the whites regularly
He set a fort to protect the trails
In 1866 red cloud ambushed captain fertterman killing 100 soilders
What did red cloud do when he retired?
He retired onto a reservation, happy to uphold the peace treaty made with the army. But, defeat had made the army determined to get even with the Indians
When was crazy horse born?
1840
What was he famous for?
For being a medicine and a warrior
What famous incident was he involved with?
Fetterman massacre
How and when did crazy horse die?
1887, and he was bayoneted in the back
What happened when crazy horse lived peacefully on the reservations?
Became a leader of people who refused to follow him
What was sitting bull famous for?
Being the chief of the Sioux tribe who fiercely resisted all attempts of the U.S. Army to force his people onto reservations on the 1860s and 1870s
What battle did he and crazy horse led the Indians forces in?
Battle of Little Bighorn
How did sitting bill get forces onto reservations?
Due to hunger
What tribe was red cloud the chief of?
The Oglala Sioux
When was General Philip Henry Sheridan in charge of the army?
1860
When did General Sheridan plan the winter campaign?
1868
Why did the general attack the Indians in the winter?
They never moved a great deal and it made it easier to attack the Indians
What did General Sherman believe was the only way to move the Indians away from the White settlers?
To force them on to reservations
