Cayuse War (29 nov 1847 ano – 1 jan 1855 ano)

Descrição:

A conflict between the US and Cayuse tribe in the Northwest Territory. It started because of the Whitman Massacre on November 29, 1847, where a misunderstanding between the two sides lead to the Cayuse attacking the Whitman Mission at present-day Walla Walla, WA, killing 14. The Oregon governor organized a militia of 50 known as the Oregon Rifles, who participated in minor skirmishes with the Cayuse. In January 1848, 500 militiamen were organized and continued to fight both friendly and hostile Cayuse. In 1850 the tribe surrendered 5 Native Americans the US suspected in the participation in the Whitman Massacre. Though one pledged innocence, all 5 were found guilty and hanged on June 3, 1850. Conflict continued until 1855, when the Cayuse were defeated.