Indian Removal Era Begins 1828-1849

1847

Kern and Sutter Massacres (California)

Sutter's Fort. Image: Gleason's Pictorial Drawing Room Companion
Sutter's Fort. Image: Gleason's Pictorial Drawing Room Companion

U.S. Army Captain Edward Kern and rancher John Sutter lead 50 men in attacks on three Indian villages in response to White settler requests (“List of Indian massacres”).

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