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The Cheyenne Indians, assuming they were under the protection of the U.S. Government, returned to Colorado's Sand creek reserve for the winter. Colonel John Chivington and his troup's killed over 115 habitants mostly women and children on the order of General Curtis.

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What massacre occurred in the Colorado Territory when soldiers attacked a sleeping Indian Village?

Sand Creek Massacre led by Chivington Nov 1864


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There was no General Chivington. Colonel Chivington led the Union Militia at the Sand Creek Massacre in the Southwest.


What is was the main purpose of the chivington massacre in 1864?

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Yes. Colonel John Chivington led a militia group of the 3rd Colorado in 1864.


Colonel Chivington resigned after being criticized after which massacre?

Sand Creek..


Which colonel was responsible for the Sand Creek massacre?

Colone John Chivington :~.)


What battle made john chivington famous?

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Was there a massacre of Cheyenne Indians at Sand Creek?

Yes. On November 29, 1864 Colonel John Chivington led an attack on around 100 peaceful Cheyenne Indians. Most in the camp were killed.


Who won the sand creek massacre?

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What happened at the Chivington Massacre?

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.