Chivington



Colonel John Chivington

The Cheyenne Indians of the Colorado Territory had raided many wagon trains and settlements east of Denver. Chivington had not won any major victory over the Cheyenne. He saw his chance. On November 29th, he and 700 men came upon the Cheyenne and their protection camp. Their Chief, who had been promised peace, quickly tried to raise an American flag and a flag of surrender. He was too late. Chivington and his men slaughtered between 150-500 people, majority women and children. For this, Chivington got a slap on the wrist.


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 * Credit:** //American Pathways to Present// History Book.