silver mine in the Sierra Nevada mountains that was discovered by Henry Comstock

Town that has been abandoned due to lack of economic activity; especially when gold mines ran dry

built tracks eastward from Sacramento, CA; hired mostly Chinese immigrants for workers.

At the Battle of Little Bighorn: Custer and men were defeated by 2500 Sioux and Cheyenne warriors

In Colorado territory in 1864, U.S army colonel John M. Chivington led a surprise attack on a peaceful Cheyenne settlement along Sand Creek River. The Cheyenne under Chief Black kettle tried to surrender. First he waved the America Flag and the White

In December 1890, Army troops captured some of Sitting Bull's followers and took them to a camp. 300 Sioux men, women, and children were killed. Result of GHOST DANCE, and ENDED the Indian Wars

warriors who attacked settlers in Arizona and New Mexico for ten years. Led by Geronimo.

forced to relocate and endure The Long Walk. One third of the Navajo died on this journey.

Native American Tribe that will flee capture from U.S. Troops, who almost make it to Canada. Led by Chief Joseph.

forced to relocate and endure The Trail of Tears. Many Cheyenne died on this journey.

to adopt another culture and traditions; The American Government forced Native Americans to do this

the herding and moving of cattle over long distances

skilled riders who know how to herd cattle

Spanish/Mexican cowboys

the region dominated by the cattle industry and its ranches, trails, and cow towns

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