Violence: The Sand Creek And Wounded Knee Massacre

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Literature set a huge president for the outcome and establishment of the American West. Stories of outlaws, violence, and unconventional justice, were myths written by authors such as William “Buffalo Bill” Cody. All of these stories made the settlers wonder if the West was still a land of opportunity, or a paradise lost. Even though the writings were false, they dramatically shaped the west, by producing real violence among Native Americans and white settlers.
Massacres occurred through the myths of violence in the West, such as the Sand Creek and Wounded Knee massacres. Between the two massacres around 350 Native Americans died. Sand Creek massacre happened due to the negligent volunteer military. Awaiting an answer from the Native Americans
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