" The largest one-day mass execution in American history occurred during this decade at Mankato, in which thirty-eight American Indians were killed.
During this decade, Andrew Myrick was found dead with grass stuffed in his mouth, presumably as revenge for his suggestion that a certain people "eat grass or their own dung" if they were hungry. Later, during this decade, the U.S. Army fought the so-called "Hayfield" and "Wagon Box" battles, but suffered a grievous loss at the "Fetterman Fight." The largest one-day mass execution in American history occurred during this decade at Mankato, in which thirty-eight American Indians were killed. This decade was when both (*) Red Cloud's War and the Dakota War in Minnesota were fought. John Pope was sent to fight the Sioux during this decade after losing the second Battle of Bull Run. For 10 points, name this decade in American history that is also when the Civil War was fought.
During this decade, Andrew Myrick was found dead with grass stuffed in his mouth, presumably as revenge for his suggestion that a certain people "eat grass or their own dung" if they were hungry.
1860's [prompt on "60s"]