1. What Happened at Sand Creek
An investigation into U.S. Native American relations by Eric Griffith

2. The Facts
One day in November of 1864, a Indian encampment on the banks of a small creek was destroyed. A congressional hearing was held to uncover the truth.
The commander of the battalion that attacked the camp was led by colonel Chivington with the acceptance of the Colorado territorial governor
Two letters were sent from a pair of dissident soldiers in the 1st infantry division

3. The players John M. Chivington Black Kettle Silas Soule Edward Wynkoop
Left Hand
John S. Smith
Little Raven

4. Silas Soule
Sent a letter to Edward Wynkoop detailing atrocities that had been committed by the soldiers

5. Colonel Chivington Respected war veteran Local Methodist minister
Accused mass murderer

6. John S. Smith Witness of the “incident” Local Soldier
Witness in the congressional hearing

7. The Massacre The soldiers attacked early in the morning
“With knives; scalped; their brains knocked out; children two or three months old; all ages lying there, from sucking infants up to warriors.”

8. The Congressional findings
Colonel Chivington was dishonorably discharged
The Territorial governor was dismissed
There is now a plaque condemning the murderous slaughter that took place in Sand Creek

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