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After being cut off from their only water sources, the Modoc escaped on April 17. They used a crevice that had been left unguarded while US troops were moved from one position to another in preparation for the final assault on the stronghold. Over the next few weeks, most of the band were caught. The
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in November 1872, Captain Jack's band settled into the area around stronghold for several months. The Modoc used the lava beds as a defensive stronghold because of the rough terrain, rocks that could be used in fortification, and irregular pathways to evade pursuers.
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last group, which was made up of Captain Jack, John Schonchin, Black Jim, and Boston Charley, were finally captured on June 1, 1873. After being convicted of murdering General
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in the mid-19th century. Many of the brutal acts carried out against native populations were encouraged, tolerated, and perpetuated by state authorities and militias.
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On January 17, 1873 a combined U.S. Army command of 225 soldiers supported by 104 Oregon and California volunteers were defeated by 51 Modoc warriors at the
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took place on April 15–17. After getting additional reinforcements, the US force captured the stronghold's spring as well as cutting off access to
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The Modoc retreated to this area because it was part of their traditional territory where they had hunted and lived before the start of the
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in 1873, Captain Jack along with 53 Modoc warriors, and numerous women and children in a band of 160, managed to hold out against the
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and Reverend Eleazer Thomas at a peace parley in April 1873, Captain Jack and the three others were hanged on October 3, 1873, at
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assisted by private citizens began the systematic killing of thousands of
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which outnumbered them by as much as 10 to 1 for several months.
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On June 1, 1932, Captain Jack's Stronghold was designated "
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Captain Jack's Stronghold (Lava Beds National Monument)
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U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district
California Historical Landmark

Captain Jack's Stronghold is located in California
Captain Jack's Stronghold is located in the United States
Tulelake, California
41°49′18″N 121°30′18″W / 41.82167°N 121.50500°W / 41.82167; -121.50500
73000259
Modoc people
Tulelake
Canby, California
Lava Beds National Monument
Native American
Kintpuash
Modoc War
United States Army
California genocide
United States
government
indigenous peoples of California

Battle of Lost River
First Battle of the Stronghold
Second Battle of the Stronghold
Tule Lake

Edward Canby
Fort Klamath
Indian Wars

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