6. What was responsible for the growing conflict with the Indians in the 1860s? Exterminators Humanitarians Many army officers: Chivington, Sheridan wanted to get rid of Indians altogether. Wanted the US Army to solve the ‘Indian problem’. Wanted to take revenge for Indian attacks. Believed attacking the Indians would only make them more angry. Believed the government should put Indians onto reservations. Wanted the Indians to end up living like White people. To help this they slaughtered the Buffalo.
7. What was responsible for the growing conflict with the Indians in the 1860s? LIST: