Historical Events tagged with "fort klamath"
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Chief Kintpuash Executed Post-Modoc War
Chief Kintpuash, known as Captain Jack, and his companions were hanged in Fort Klamath, Oregon, as a consequence of their roles in the Modoc War. The Modoc War erupted primarily due to tensions between the Modoc people and European settlers over land and resources in northern California and southern Oregon. Kintpuash was captured in June and tried for the murder of General Edward R.S. Canby, a significant breach of peace negotiations between the Modoc tribe and U.S. forces. His execution marked a bitter end to the struggle for Modoc sovereignty.
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