Indian Wars time line

By dhon8977

  • Apache and Navajo Wars

    Apache and Navajo Wars
    Navajo told to surrender in 1863 but before they do Carson attacks killing people and destroying their homeland.

  • Sand Creek Massacre

    Sand Creek Massacre
    kill up to 500 surrendered Cheyenne and Arapaho led by Black Kettle.

  • Red River War

    Red River War
    After buffalo hunters destroy the Indians’ food supply, Comanche warriors race to buffalo grazing areas in Texas panhandle to kill hunters.

  • Battle of Little Big horn

    Battle of Little Big horn
    U.S tries to buy gold rich Black Hills from Sioux but it fails. Custer's 7th cavalry is sent to round up Sioux but meets enemy force.

  • Nez Perce War

    Nez Perce War
    Send to Indian Territory, many die of disease. In 1885, survivors moved to reservation in Washington territory.

  • Wounded Knee Massacre

    Wounded Knee Massacre
    Sitting bull is killed in attempted arrest. His followers surrender and camp at Wounded Knee.