Red Cloud's War

Red Cloud's War (also referred to as the Bozeman War) was an armed conflict between the Sioux and the United States in the Wyoming Territory and the Montana Territory from 1866 to 1868. The war was fought over control of the Powder River Country in north central Wyoming, which lay along the route of the Bozeman Trail, a primary access route to the Montana gold fields.

Related Topics:
Sioux - United States - Wyoming Territory - Montana Territory - 1866 - 1868 - Powder River Country - Bozeman Trail - Gold

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The war is named after Red Cloud, a prominent chief of Oglala Sioux who led the war against the United States following encroachment into the area by the U.S. military. The war, which ended with the Treaty of Fort Laramie, resulted in a complete victory for the Sioux and the temporary preservation of their control of the Powder River country.

Related Topics:
Red Cloud - Oglala - Treaty of Fort Laramie

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