Sand Creek Massacre

Historical Context Note

Lucas Paul Richert (University of Saskatchewan)
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On 29 November, Cheyenne and Arapaho Indians were massacred at Sand Creek. U.S. cavalry troops attacked the Indians as they awaited surrender terms.

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Citation: Richert, Lucas Paul. "Sand Creek Massacre". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2009 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=5967, accessed 19 March 2024.]

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