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Who was the missionary who died in 1847 in walla walla massacre?

The massacre was called the Whitman Massacre (you can google it) because the missionary who died was Marcus Whitman along with his wife Narcissa Whitman


How did Narcissa Whitman die?

she was shot in her chest. by immigrants in the Whitman massacre


What is the location of the Whitman massacre?

In the Oregon Territory.


What year was the Whitman massacre?

November 29,1847


What was the conflict of the Whitman Massacre?

The Whitman Massacre was a violent event that occurred in 1847 at the Whitman Mission in present-day Washington. It was triggered by tensions between the Cayuse Native American tribe and the Whitman settlers over cultural differences, diseases, and land disputes. During the massacre, several settlers, including missionaries Marcus and Narcissa Whitman, were killed by the Cayuse, leading to the Cayuse War.


Where did Narcissa Whitman die?

Narcissa Whitman died in what was called the "Whitman Massacre" at the Whitman Mission in Walla Walla, WA. Narcissa, along with her husband and 12 others were killed by the Indians living around the Mission.


Who is Walt and Narcissa Whitman?

Walt Whitman is a famous American poet. Narcissa Whitman and her husband Marcus were Christian missionaries who were killed by Native Americans who thought they had poisoned many members of their tribes. The attack on the Whitman's and their traveling companions is known as the Whitman massacre.


What contributed to the Wounded Knee Massacre?

The ghost dance


Which of the following contributed to the Wounded Knee Massacre?

the Ghost Dance


What happened to Whitman mission why?

The Whitman Mission Massacre occurred on November 29, 1847, when members of the Cayuse tribe killed Dr. Marcus Whitman, his wife Narcissa, and several others in retaliation for the spread of diseases and cultural clashes. The massacre was a result of tensions between the settlers and the Native Americans over land, resources, and conflicting beliefs.


Who contributed to the Wounded Knee Massacre?

The US government attacked the Native Americans.


Who shot Narcissa Whitman in the chest?

She was killed in the Whitman massacre in walla walla valley because her husband was treating whites for measles but letting Indian children die at least that's what the Indians thought.