Who was Black Kettle?

Black Kettle was a chief of the Southern Cheyenne, known as a "peace chief", who consistently tried to work with the US government toward a peaceful coexistence. He was killed in the Washita Massacre of 1868.

What is Black Kettle famous for?

Black Kettle is famous for his unceasing efforts at negotiating peaceful relations with the US government and its people.

Why did Black Kettle continue to pursue peace after the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864?

Black Kettle believed that a peaceful coexistence was in the best interests of his people. He recognized that the Euro-Americans were not going to go away and fighting them was pointless.

How did Black Kettle die?

Black Kettle was shot in the back and killed at the Washita Massacre of 1868.

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Black Kettle (Mo-ta-vato/Mo'ohtavetoo'o, l. c. 1803-1868) was a chief of the Southern Cheyenne who became famous as a "peace chief" – seeking peaceful relations with the US government – as opposed to war chiefs such as Roman Nose (Cheyenne warrior). Even so, all Black Kettle's efforts were betrayed, and he was killed in the Washita Massacre in 1868.

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c. 1803 - 1868
Life of Southern Cheyenne chief Black Kettle.
1851
Black Kettle signs the Treaty of Fort Laramie of 1851.
1854
Black Kettle loses his first wife to a raid by Ute warriors; marries Medicine-Woman-Hereafter.
1854
Black Kettle becomes a chief of the Southern Cheyenne and member of the Council of Forty-Four.
1861
Black Kettle signs the Treaty of Fort Wise of 1861.
1863
Black Kettle, possibly, is among the peace delegation sent to Washington, D.C.
1864
Black Kettle's camp is attacked and 150 killed in the Sand Creek Massacre.
1868
Black Kettle and his wife, and 60-150 others, are killed in the Washita Massacre.

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