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A band of friendly Cheyenne men, women and children, who were under government protection, were massacred by an American military officer and 700 volunteers.

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Q: What happened at Sand Creek in eastern Colorado in 1864?
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When was Sand Creek?

the sand creek massacure happened in 1864


When did Colorado War happen?

Colorado War happened in 1864.


Where was sand creek and what occured there?

In 1864, a peaceful Indian camp in Sand Creek Colorado was attacked by about 700 members of the Colorado Militia, killing about 150- mainly women and children.


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The Colorado Territorial Militia attacked a peaceful Cheyenne and Arapahoe village under Chief Black Kettle killing as many as 163 indians. It is known as the Sand Creek Massacre.


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