Utah's Blackhawk War: Cultures in Conflict

As the American Civil War came to a close, the Territory of Utah erupted into violence as Ute Indians and Mormon settlers fought to occupy the same land. Although Brigham Young continually p... Read allAs the American Civil War came to a close, the Territory of Utah erupted into violence as Ute Indians and Mormon settlers fought to occupy the same land. Although Brigham Young continually preached peace, men, women and children on both sides of the conflict were subject to raids... Read allAs the American Civil War came to a close, the Territory of Utah erupted into violence as Ute Indians and Mormon settlers fought to occupy the same land. Although Brigham Young continually preached peace, men, women and children on both sides of the conflict were subject to raids, treachery, betrayal, kidnapping and murder. Led by Chief Blackhawk, the natives were suc... Read all