Indian Wars, 1862–1867: 2 (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
📚Quizzes
Practise the questions
12 questions from this quiz
ShowHide
Practise the questions
12 questions from this quiz
Which years marked significant escalation in hostilities between Native Americans and white settlers?
Which years marked significant escalation in hostilities between Native Americans and white settlers?
1862-1867
On what date did the Sand Creek Massacre occur?
On what date did the Sand Creek Massacre occur?
29 November 1864
Which Cheyenne chief was working toward peace negotiations before the Sand Creek attack?
Which Cheyenne chief was working toward peace negotiations before the Sand Creek attack?
Black Kettle
Who commanded American forces during the Sand Creek Massacre?
Who commanded American forces during the Sand Creek Massacre?
Colonel Chivington
How many Native Americans died in the Sand Creek Massacre?
How many Native Americans died in the Sand Creek Massacre?
Over 150
Who established the Bozeman Trail in 1863?
Who established the Bozeman Trail in 1863?
John Bozeman
During which years did Red Cloud's War take place?
During which years did Red Cloud's War take place?
1866-1868
How many soldiers died in Fetterman's Trap in December 1866?
How many soldiers died in Fetterman's Trap in December 1866?
80 soldiers
What did the government agree to in the second Fort Laramie Treaty of 1868?
What did the government agree to in the second Fort Laramie Treaty of 1868?
Abandon 3 forts and close Bozeman Trail
In which year was the Medicine Lodge Treaty signed?
In which year was the Medicine Lodge Treaty signed?
1867
What did the Cheyenne display at Sand Creek as symbols of surrender?
What did the Cheyenne display at Sand Creek as symbols of surrender?
White flags
Which tribe did Red Cloud lead as their chief?
Which tribe did Red Cloud lead as their chief?
Lakota Sioux