Reservation Era Begins 1850-1878

1852

Wright Massacre of Modoc (California)

Captain Jack, a Modoc leader in the Modoc War. Image: John B. Horner
Captain Jack, a Modoc leader in the Modoc War. Image: John B. Horner

Indian hunter Ben Wright, aided by American settlers, massacres 41 Modoc Indians during a peace meeting (“List of Indian massacres”).

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