Why were Narcissa and Marcus Whitman murdered by the Cayuse Indians?
A.
The Cayuse discovered that the Whitmans were supportive of the Cayuse being forcibly removed to Indian Country.
B.
The Whitmans kidnapped several Cayuse children and planned to take them back to the Northeast.
C.
The Cayuse interpreted a measles epidemic as being a deliberate assault on them by the Whitmans.
D.
Needing food, the Whitmans killed animals that, to the Cayuse, were of spiritual significance.

Question

Why were Narcissa and Marcus Whitman murdered by the Cayuse Indians?
	A.	
The Cayuse discovered that the Whitmans were supportive of the Cayuse being forcibly removed to Indian Country.
	B.	
The Whitmans kidnapped several Cayuse children and planned to take them back to the Northeast.
	C.	
The Cayuse interpreted a measles epidemic as being a deliberate assault on them by the Whitmans.
	D.	
Needing food, the Whitmans killed animals that, to the Cayuse, were of spiritual significance.

poisoned_ruby · Answer

Hi Collegeguy3133! First, I want you to tell me which answer you think it is :)

anonymous · Answer

b

anonymous · Answer

http://www.mman.us/whitmanmassacre.htm This website will tell you exactly what happened.

poisoned_ruby · Answer

I believe it was actually C. Whitman was blamed for not treating the native americans when they contracted measles

anonymous · Answer

Yes it was C. The Cayuse thought the Marcus was poisoning the children when treating them for the measles.

poisoned_ruby · Answer

Looks like you have your answer :) If you ever need anymore help I'd be glad to contribute