American West September 3, 2015 Warm Up: Describe what you see in this picture: Today’s Objective: Students will evaluate primary sources from different perspectives

Sand Creek Massacre  November 29, 1864  One of the most infamous incidents of the Indian Wars  Initially reported in the press as a victory against a bravely fought defense by the Cheyenne  Later eyewitness testimony conflicted with these reports, resulting in a military and two Congressional investigations into the events  “"The affair at Fort Lyon, Colorado, in which Colonel Chivington destroyed a large Indian village, and all its inhabitants, is to be made the subject of congressional investigation. Letters received from high officals in Colorado say that the Indians were killed after surrendering, and that a large proportion of them were women and children." Today’s Objective: Students will evaluate primary sources from different perspectives

Directions:  Activity 1:  As a group, read the document and complete the appropriate box in the graphic organizer  Be ready to discuss your document with the class  Class Discussion  Who is the Most Believable?  Activity 2:  As a group read the new documents and complete the appropriate box in the graphic organizer  Keep in mind your answer from the discussion  Class Discussion:  Does the additional evidence strengthens your earlier conclusion or causes you to revise it Today’s Objective: Students will evaluate primary sources from different perspectives

Exit:  Based on these conflicting accounts, what do you think happened at Sand Creek?