The Decline Of The Plains Indians

Part I of Essay
With the end of Civil war and the beginning of the reconstruction process, America started to expand west. After establishing many cities in the west, the abundance of railroads increased exponentially. This new “Frontier” of America alienated the Plains Indians. After alr ....

Part II of Essay
.... years until Black Kettle, Cheyenne chief, was trapped at Sand Creek in eastern Colorado. The militia ignored Black Kettle’s repeated attempts to surrender and killed men, women and children. This was the start of the many wars between Indians and the United States. Although Plains Indians fought hundreds of battles from 1860 to 18890, their cause was doomed because they were dependent on the buffalo for food, clothing, fuel, and shelter. When the herds were wiped out, resistance became impossible. In spite of some victories and heroic deed ....