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Question 5 • LHS Oklahoma History

What was the cause of the Sand Creek Massacre?

Answer
A
White settlers were angered by raiding tribes and wanted tribal lands.
B
White settlers were angered by tribes killing off the buffalo herds.
C
Cheyenne raiders were angered by white encroachment on tribal lands.
D
Cheyenne raiders were angered by white gangs’ horse theft.

Explanation

The Sand Creek Massacre grew out of conflict over white settlement on Native lands and fears of raids by Native groups. In 1864, Colorado militia attacked a Cheyenne and Arapaho camp, despite assurances that it was peaceful. Choice A best captures the land conflict and settlers’ anger over raids; the other choices give inaccurate causes.

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