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The Whitman Mission Massacre occurred on November 29, 1847, when members of the Cayuse tribe killed Dr. Marcus Whitman, his wife Narcissa, and several others in retaliation for the spread of diseases and cultural clashes. The massacre was a result of tensions between the settlers and the Native Americans over land, resources, and conflicting beliefs.
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What was the purpose of the Whitman mission?
The purpose of the Whitman mission was to teach the Indians of Christianity. However, as the mission continued the people in the mission ytied to change the Native American's cultures as well. Also, the Whitman mission was also a important stop for the emigrants that weas coming into the west.
Where did Narcissa Whitman die?
Narcissa Whitman died in what was called the "Whitman Massacre" at the Whitman Mission in Walla Walla, WA. Narcissa, along with her husband and 12 others were killed by the Indians living around the Mission.
What trail was the Whitman's Mission on?
The Oregon Trail.
Who were Marcus and narcissa Whitman?
they were pioneers on the Oregon trail. They are responcible for the Whitman mission. But they were killed in 1847 they were killed.
Which native American people did Marcus Whitman build a mission among?
Cayuse tribe
Who were missionaries who established a mission along the Columbia river in presented Washington?
Marcus and Narcissa Whitman
Which native American people did Dr Marcus Whitman build a mission among?
Cayuse tribe
What happened to the Whitman's?
The Whitmans started a mission in 1836 and called it the Whitman Mission. while they were traveling they ran across some old friends. They had some conflict and split up, the Whitmans tried to convert indians, their friends tried to convert the others.But on November 29th, 1847, Europeans came to America and brought measles, influenza, cholera, and smallpox. Many Native Americans died because they had no immunity towards the European diseases. Native Americans thought thought it was Mr.Whitman because he was a doctor. So they hunted down the Whitmans and killed them and the people who were traveling with them. The Whitman massacre is also known as the Walla Walla Massacre or the Whitman Incident.
What happened to Whitman?
The Whitmans started a mission in 1836 and called it the Whitman Mission. while they were traveling they ran across some old friends. They had some conflict and split up, the Whitmans tried to convert indians, their friends tried to convert the others.But on November 29th, 1847, Europeans came to America and brought measles, influenza, cholera, and smallpox. Many Native Americans died because they had no immunity towards the European diseases. Native Americans thought thought it was Mr.Whitman because he was a doctor. So they hunted down the Whitmans and killed them and the people who were traveling with them. The Whitman massacre is also known as the Walla Walla Massacre or the Whitman Incident.
Why did the Whitman massacre occur?
When Dr. Marcus Whitman and Narcissa Prentiss Whitman set out to Oregon territory for a mission for the American Missionary Board, the Cayuse natives attack them and many other white settlers and missionaries. However, the settlers brought measles with them, and whenever Dr. Whitman gave medicine to the natives, they fell ill and died.
What important event happened in the san gabriel mission?
what happened to san gabriel mission
Why is Narcissa Whitman important in history?
She did everything! She was a missionary, she had 9 babies, she LOVED animals, was the youngest child of 9 and last but not least... She went across the world on the Whitman Mission! That is why she is important! :)
