what happpened was a man named john chivington took the Indians land and didn't care but the Indians had put up a flag for a war.
Massacre of Uman happened in 1768.
In 1864, the Colorado militia was led by Colonel John Chivington during the Sand Creek Massacre, where his forces attacked a peaceful Cheyenne and Arapaho village. The assault resulted in the deaths of many Native American men, women, and children and is widely regarded as a tragic and brutal event in U.S. history. Chivington's actions were later condemned, and he faced significant backlash for his role in the massacre.
John Chivington attacked the Indians during the Sand Creek Massacre in 1864 as part of a broader campaign against Native American tribes in Colorado. He believed that it was necessary to eliminate what he saw as a threat to white settlers and to secure land for expansion. Chivington, motivated by a mix of military ambition and racial prejudice, led a surprise assault on a peaceful Cheyenne and Arapaho camp, resulting in the deaths of many women and children. This brutal event is now widely condemned as a tragic example of the injustices faced by Native Americans during westward expansion.
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The Chivington Massacre and the Battle of Wounded Knee were both tragic events that exemplified the violent conflicts between the U.S. government and Native American tribes. In both instances, unprovoked attacks were carried out against Native Americans, resulting in significant loss of life and highlighting the brutal tactics employed during westward expansion. Both events reflected the broader context of systemic oppression and the violation of treaties, leading to lasting impacts on Native American communities. Ultimately, they serve as somber reminders of the historical injustices faced by Indigenous peoples in the United States.
There was no General Chivington. Colonel Chivington led the Union Militia at the Sand Creek Massacre in the Southwest.
Sand creek, Colorad
Sand Creek..
Colone John Chivington :~.)
The Sand Creek massacre
The cheyenne and arapaho indians, and colonel John chivington and his men.
The cheyenne and arapaho indians, and colonel John chivington and his men.
The Chivington Massacre, more commonly called the Sand Creek Massacre, involved the Colorado Territorial Militia, who attacked and destroyed a peaceful village of Cheyenne and Arapaho. Of the estimated 70-162 native Americans who were killed and mutilated, approximately 2/3 were women and children
Sand Creek Massacre led by Chivington Nov 1864
He was responsible for the Sand Creek Massacre as the Colonel commanding the Colorado Volunteer Militia.
sand creek massacre
there was no purpose! the dude decided that he thought the Indians were idiots and killed them all . the Indians actually hung up a flag for peace but he didnt care. well, whos the idiot now. ill give you a hint: John Chivington.