***Yes, he was supported by Coloradoans.
For which they should have been ashamed.***
Why should they be ashamed? Because of CHIVINGTON many of those people there did not end up with their scalps hanging on a lodgepole.
Because of Chivington a lot of warriors such as Roman Nose went on retalitory raids.
You are about the only one here buying what you are selling regarding Chivington.
Actually the Indian war intensified after Sand Creek. He made the situation much worse.
He killed relatively few warriors, mostly women and children. The men were understandably pissed off by his actions.
Don’t believe me. Look up the official report by Congress, which investigated the massacre and recommended criminal prosecution for his actions.