Michael and Connie begin the interview talking about the opening of the American West following the establishment of the Oregon Trail in the 1840s. For the majority of the interview, Michael discusses a number of the stories from his book that reveal the history of conflict between whites and Native Americans in the American West. Among the topics Michael talks about are the opening of the gold fields across the American West, broken treaties, and a number of the personalities, like General William S. Harney, Colonel John M. Chivington, and Charles B. Gatewood, that helped foster conflict across the 19th century American West. Connie and Michael end the interview talking about George A. Custer, the complex figure that he was, and the role he played in the American military and in the wars for the American West.
United States. Army. Cavalry - History - 19th century Indians of North America - Wars - 1862-1865 Indians of North America - Wars - 1866-1895 Indians of North America - Government relations United States - History - 19th century United States - Politics and government - 19th century United States - Ethnic relations - Political aspects
Time Period
Nineteenth century United States - History - Nineteenth century
Place
United States West (U.S.)
Source
U-matic tape: Excerpt of show with Martinson interviewing Jqack Canfield before commercial break and Michael Blake after the break
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