What was the Marais Massacre (1870)?

Introduction The Marias Massacre (also known as the Baker Massacre or the Piegan Massacre) was a massacre of Piegan Blackfeet Indians carried out by the United States Army as part of the Indian Wars. The massacre took place on 23 January 1870, in Montana Territory. Approximately 200 Indians were killed, most of whom were women,… Read More

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