The Sand Creek Massacre
American greed or Manifest Destiny?
November 29, 1864
Now, where 55411 County Road W, Chivington, CO 81036 stands, stood many innocent Native Americans, nearly 800. They were massacred for their land.
Colonel John Chivington, United States Army
“The Cheyennes will have to be soundly whipped before they will be quiet. If any of them are caught in your vicinity kill them, as that is the only way.
What happened?
Colorado Volunteers surrounded the Sand Creek area. Black Kettle, a local chief, raised an American flag as a sign of friendship. The Volunteers' commander, Colonel John Chivington, ignored the gesture. He told his troops to kill all of them. The volunteers killed about 400 people, most were women and children.
U.S. casualties: 52 wounded, 24 killed
Native American casualties: 70 – 163 killed
Southern Cheyenne Council
Manifest Destiny
An American Army expanded their land by coveting the native's land.