The Plains Wars
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The Plains Wars were a series of conflicts between Native American tribes and the United States Army from 1862 to 1890. The wars were sparked by white settlement encroaching on Native lands, breaking of treaties by the U.S. government that reduced reservation sizes, and the Army's lack of understanding of Indian perspectives. Notable conflicts included Little Crow's War in 1862, the Sand Creek Massacre in 1864 where over 160 Cheyenne were killed, and Red Cloud's War from 1866 to 1868 where Red Cloud defeated the Army and forced the closure of forts along the Bozeman Trail. Ultimately, the wars ended with Native Americans losing more of their lands and rights as the U.S. continued westward expansion.
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Mining and railroads transformed the American West in the late 1800s. Gold and silver strikes attracted miners who established boomtowns near mining sites. The completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869 connected the West to markets and further accelerated settlement. Native Americans struggled as settlers encroached on their lands, breaking treaties. Battles like the Little Bighorn and Wounded Knee marked the decline of Native cultures. At the same time, cattle ranching became a major industry on the open range of the West.
Chapter 17 for blog
Mining and railroads transformed the American West in the late 1800s. Gold and silver strikes attracted miners who established boomtowns near mining sites. The completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869 connected the West to markets and further accelerated settlement. Native Americans struggled as settlers encroached on their lands, breaking treaties. Battles like the Little Bighorn and Wounded Knee marked the decline of Native cultures. At the same time, cattle ranching became a major industry on the open range of the West.
Chapter 17 for blog
Mining and railroads transformed the American West in the late 19th century. Gold and silver strikes attracted miners who established boomtowns near mining sites. The completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869 connected the West to markets and facilitated further settlement. Farming on the plains was difficult due to scarce water and unpredictable weather, and many homesteaders could not last the required 5 years to own their land. Native Americans struggled as settlers and loss of buffalo encroached on their traditional lands and way of life.
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This powerpoint covers all three of the Sioux wars, events leading up to these and how the army were successful. This has quite a bit of detail and I have highlighted in green the important dates/phrases etc. Hopefully you find this useful - I make these things as revision so let me know if there's something you want me to cover.
18 2 wars for the west
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The main Native American tribes involved in the Civil War were the Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Seminole, and Sioux. While the Confederates tried to gain their support, most tribes remained neutral. Some Native Americans served as scouts for the Confederates. The Cherokee split into a minority faction that supported the Confederates led by Stand Watie and a majority faction that supported the North. After the war, treaties Native Americans had with the federal government were nullified, and conflicts over land continued.
Native Americans and Westward Expansion.pptx
Settlers and Native Americans disputed over land ownership as settlers moved west, leading to violence and warfare. Disease, starvation, and loss of hunting lands greatly reduced the Native American population. The U.S. government implemented policies like reservations and allotment to assimilate Native Americans and take their lands, often violating treaties. Notable conflicts included the Sand Creek and Wounded Knee massacres. Boarding schools sought to "civilize" Native children by prohibiting their cultures and languages. Most Native Americans were eventually confined to reservations by the late 1800s.
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