1. U.S. v. Indian Wars
Chapter 12

2. Battle of the Washita
Cheyenne Chief Black Kettle allows “wanted” Indians to settle in his camp during winter (1868)
U.S. Army General Custer is committed to finding the “wanted” even during winter
Surprise attack on peaceful camp—killing many women and children

3. Ghost Dance Movement
Religious movement among Indians during 1860s to 1890s
Belief that an Indian “Messiah” figure would come forth to defeat whites
Belief that God would protect Indian warriors in battle and prevent them from being wounded.
Wavoka emerges as “Messiah” figure

4. Battle of Little Big Horn
Sitting Bull & Sioux followers leave South Dakota reservation; flee to Montana (1876)
Chased down by Gen. Custer
Sioux & other tribes outnumber and out maneuver Custer; wiping out the 7th Cavalry
Known as “Custer’s Last Stand”

5. Battle of Wounded Knee
Massive attack by U.S. Army on Sioux in South Dakota (1890)
Killing of Chief Sitting Bull & Wavoka
Last of the major wars between U.S. government and Indians
End of the Ghost Dance Movement