American WestSeptember 3, 2015

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Sand Creek Massacre November 29, 1864

One of the most infamous incidents of the Indian Wars

Initially reported in the press as a victory against a bravely fought defense by the Cheyenne

Later eyewitness testimony conflicted with these reports, resulting in a military and two Congressional investigations into the events

“"The affair at Fort Lyon, Colorado, in which Colonel Chivington destroyed a large Indian village, and all its inhabitants, is to be made the subject of congressional investigation. Letters received from high officals in Colorado say that the Indians were killed after surrendering, and that a large proportion of them were women and children."

Today’s Objective: Students will evaluate primary sources from different perspectives

Directions: Activity 1:

As a group, read the document and complete the appropriate box in the graphic organizer

Be ready to discuss your document with the class

Class Discussion Who is the Most Believable?

Activity 2: As a group read the new documents and complete the appropriate box in the

graphic organizer

Keep in mind your answer from the discussion

Class Discussion: Does the additional evidence strengthens your earlier conclusion or causes you

to revise it

Today’s Objective: Students will evaluate primary sources from different perspectives

Exit:

Based on these conflicting accounts, what do you think happened at Sand Creek?