1851- Fort Laramie Treaty: Native American’s agreed to stay within a limited area in exchange for money, animals, and tools.
1858 – Gold is discovered in Pikes Peak, CO
· Miners trespass on Native American land
1860’s – Native Americans are forced to sign a new treaty giving up land around Pikes Peak.
Some Native Americans refused and began attacking and killing some soldiers and miners.
1864 – In response, Colonel John Chivington slaughtered approximately 150 Cheyenne men, women and children even though they were innocent of the attacks and tried to surrender.
· This became known as the Chivington Massacre
