Rogue River War

Lesson Snapshot:

• During the 1850s, the flood of miners and settlers to the southwest Oregon coast took its toll on the Rogue River watershed
• The pursuit of land and resources by the settlers and miners had devastating consequences for the Rogue River’s Native people
• Between 1853 and 1856, the U.S. government agents sought to end the violence through the negotiation of treaties with coastal Indians
• The Rogue River Indian wars came to an end in the summer of 1856

Worksheet Task:

• Aimed at Students studying across AS/A2 Level or equivalent
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• Use as you wish in the classroom or home environment
• Use with other USA History Lessons & Resources
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