Indian WarsA series of battles between white settlers and Native Americans began in the 1860s and lasted throughout the remainder of the decade. Using the resources available to you answer the following questions about the Indian Wars. When youare finished upload the completed assignment to Moodle. Be sure to use a different font or color to distinguish your answers.Sand Creek Massacre1.When did this battle take place?2.Where did it take place?3.Who were the key figures involved in this battle for the US and for the Native Americans?4.What events caused the battle?( Answer the following questions to understand the events that caused the battle)a.What brought thousands of white settlers into the Rocky Mountains in the 1850s?b.How did the Indians react to these invaders?c.Why were the Indian tribes gathered around Sand Creek?
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