|
Mountain Meadows Massacre
Emigrating from Arkansas to California in September, 1857, a train of wagons had the
misfortune to pass through the Utah Territory during a time of violence and heightened
tension between the Territorial government (under Brigham Young) and the United States
government (under President Buchanan, who was determined to replace Young). The result
was the massacre of around 140 men, women, and children - many being killed only after
surrendering on the promise of safe conduct. But what really happened and why?
|
