. One of the hardest sides of the story to understand is the violence against the original inhabitants of this land, but it did happen, and we will explore why it happened, and what changes it lead to in improving American Indian policies. It is important to learn from history so mistakes are not repeated, and the Modoc Indian War is just such an example.
Backcountry Explorers Dig: . . . . Tue, Nov 5, 6:56AM PST (-0800 GMT)
DIG Discovery #1 Where did the Modoc live and what was their relationship with the white settlers like BEFORE the war? Were they peaceful and friendly to one another, or were had there been anger and fighting? button
Backcountry Explorers Dig: . . . . Tue, Nov 5, 6:56AM PST (-0800 GMT)
DIG Discovery #2 - Why did the army come to attack the Modoc? And how many army men were there compared to how many Modoc defenders? button
Backcountry Explorers Dig: . . . . Tue, Nov 5, 6:57AM PST (-0800 GMT)
DIG Discovery #3 - How long did the war last and where did it take place? button
Backcountry Explorers Dig: . . . . Tue, Nov 5, 6:57AM PST (-0800 GMT)
DIG Discovery #4 - Read further into the story under SITUATION what was it about the land that the white land speculators wanted? button
Backcountry Explorers Dig: . . . . Tue, Nov 5, 6:57AM PST (-0800 GMT)
DIG Discovery #5 - Where did the government try to force the Modoc to move to that they refused ? When they would not move, why did the government resort to war? button
Backcountry Explorers Dig: . . . . Tue, Nov 5, 6:58AM PST (-0800 GMT)
DIG Discovery #6 Read further under BATTLEGROUND - Who was the reluctant Indian warrior who lead his people during this battle with the whites ? That is his picture above with his family ..... button
Backcountry Explorers Dig: . . . . Tue, Nov 5, 6:58AM PST (-0800 GMT)
DIG Discovery #7 Read to the last section PUBLIC RESPONSE - When the public across America heard about he Modoc Indian War in written stories published in newspapers and magazines, what was their response?
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Backcountry Explorers Dig: . . . . Tue, Nov 5, 6:59AM PST (-0800 GMT)
DIG Discovery #8 - How do you think the Modoc Indian War could have been avoided ?