What and when were the "Indian Wars" (1861-1890)? What are some different Native American tribes that were involved in these? What did they accomplish? What was the situation in the west like before and after them? What were the major events discussed in lecture (Sand Creek, Little Big Horn, Apache resistance, Wounded Knee, etc.)? Who were the major players discussed, and what roles did they play (Chivington, Fetterman, Sitting Bull, Custer, etc.)?