Red Cloud's War

What was Red Cloud's War?

Red Cloud's War was fought by the Sioux, Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes, against the US Army.

What role did Red Cloud have in the war?

Red Cloud led the Sioux against the US Army during Red Cloud's War. This included inflicting the Fetterman Massacre, which was the most serious defeat of the US Army until the Battle of the Little Bighorn.

When was Red Cloud's War?

Red Cloud's attacks lasted from 1866-1868.

Where was Red Cloud's War?

The attacks happened around the Bozeman Trail in Wyoming.

Why did Red Cloud's War happen?

In 1862 there was Gold Rush in the Rocky Mountains. The Bozeman Trail was created, leading to new mining towns. Red Cloud believed it was an illegal road, which broke the Fort Laramie Treaty. The Cheyenne and Arapaho had been moved to a smaller reservation than they had been promised.

What happened in Red Cloud's War?

The Sioux began attacking travellers on the Bozeman Trail. Peace talks took place, but when the US Army built forts along the Bozeman Trail to protect settlers, Red Cloud walked out. The Sioux then laid siege to the forts and attacked US soldiers. Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse brought the Cheyenne and Arapaho into the war.

What were the consequences of Red Cloud's War?

There were 4 important consequences of Red Cloud's War.

• ❖ The war ended with the Second Fort Laramie Treaty in 1868.
• ❖ The US Army closed the forts on the Bozeman Trail.
• ❖ The Great Sioux Reservation was created.
• ❖ The Sioux agreed not to attack travellers, on the condition that no permanent white settlements were built on their land.