Question

which of the following statements best describes the massacre at sand creek in 1864? many of the american indians who were killed were women and children. the massacre was a battle between cheyenne warriors and gold miners. about 80 federal troops were attacked by red clouds warriors. the dakota staged an uprising after the government failed to provide for them.

Explanation:

The Sand - Creek Massacre in 1864 saw a large number of American Indian women and children among the victims. It was an unprovoked attack by U.S. military forces on a peaceful Cheyenne and Arapaho encampment. The other options mis - represent the event.

Answer:

Many of the American Indians who were killed were women and children.