White River Massacre
Robert Silbernagel talks about the White River Massacre that took place in the Grand Junction, Colorado area. ** This clip is part of C-SPAN Classroom's FREE resources for teachers and students. Visit www.c-spanclassroom.org for more info. **
Description
Robert Silbernagel talks about the White River Massacre that took place in the Grand Junction, Colorado area.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Why were the Ute Indians forced to move from Colorado to Utah?
- Describe the relationship between Nathan Meeker and the Ute people.
- Explain the events of the Battle at Milk Creek. What was the result of this battle?