Sand Creek Massacre Quiz

What was one of the primary causes of the Sand Creek Massacre?

• The discovery of gold in the Rocky Mountains

• A dispute over land between settlers and Native Americans

• A conflict between two Native American tribes

• The signing of a peace treaty

Who was the leader of the Colorado militia responsible for the Sand Creek Massacre?

• Chief Black Kettle

• Colonel John Chivington

• General George Custer

• Major Edward Wynkoop

Which Native American tribes were primarily affected by the Sand Creek Massacre?

• Sioux and Apache

• Cheyenne and Arapaho

• Navajo and Comanche

• Iroquois and Seminole

What was the immediate impact of the Sand Creek Massacre on the Native American tribes involved?

• They gained new territory

• They were forced to sign a peace treaty

• They suffered significant loss of life and displacement

• They formed an alliance with the U.S. government

How did the U.S. government initially respond to the Sand Creek Massacre?

• They praised the actions of the militia

• They launched an investigation into the event

• They provided compensation to the Native American tribes

• They ignored the incident

In what year did the Sand Creek Massacre occur?

• 1861

• 1864

• 1867

• 1870

What was the historical context surrounding the Sand Creek Massacre?

• The American Civil War

• The War of 1812

• The Mexican-American War

• The Spanish-American War

What was the long-term legacy of the Sand Creek Massacre for Native American relations with the U.S. government?

• It led to lasting peace and cooperation

• It resulted in further distrust and conflict

• It had no significant impact

• It led to the creation of new reservations

Which of the following was a key figure who tried to protect the Native Americans during the Sand Creek Massacre?

• Colonel John Chivington

• Chief Black Kettle

• Major Edward Wynkoop

• General George Custer

What was one of the outcomes of the government investigation into the Sand Creek Massacre?

• Colonel Chivington was court-martialed and imprisoned

• The massacre was officially condemned by Congress

• The Native American tribes were given new lands

• The event was declared a victory for the militia