Modoc Tribe History and Events

The video explores the impact of the gold rush on California's native tribes, focusing on the Modoc tribe's resistance against federal forces in 1873. The Modoc, led by Chief Captain Jack, used the Lava Beds to evade capture and successfully held off a much larger federal force. The conflict escalated when Captain Jack killed General Canby during failed peace negotiations. The aftermath saw Captain Jack and other Modoc leaders tried and executed as war criminals. The surviving Modoc were relocated to Oklahoma, where their descendants live today. The video highlights the Modoc's struggle and legacy.

What was the primary reason settlers put pressure on California's native tribes?

• To establish trade routes

• To find gold and create farms

• To build railroads

• To establish military bases

Where did the Modoc tribe retreat to in 1873?

• Grand Canyon

• Yosemite National Park

• Death Valley

• Lava Beds National Monument

How many Modoc tribe members held off a federal force of 600?

• 100

• 60

• 150

• 30

Who was the Modoc chief better known as Captain Jack?

• Geronimo

• Sitting Bull

• Kapus

• Chief Joseph

What was General Edward R. Canby's mission when he arrived at the Lava Beds?

• To build a fort

• To negotiate the Modoc surrender

• To establish a trade agreement

• To attack the Modoc

What happened to General Canby during the negotiations?

• He was captured

• He was killed by Captain Jack

• He successfully negotiated peace

• He was promoted

What was Captain Jack's fate after the death of General Canby?

• He became a US ally

• He was pardoned

• He escaped to Canada

• He was captured and hanged

How many Modoc warriors were convicted as war criminals?

• One

• Two

• Four

• Three

Where were the surviving members of the Modoc tribe relocated?

• Arizona

• New Mexico

• Oklahoma

• Texas

What is the significance of the medicine flag raised by the Modoc tribe?

• It represents their new home in Oklahoma

• It signifies peace with the US

• It honors their Chief, Captain Jack

• It marks the site of a battle