Which statements about the Cayuse War are correct? Select three options.

Settlers were in a violent conflict with the Cayuses.
The war ended when the settlers surrendered.
The war is an example of what led to the creation of reservations.
The conflict lasted well into the 1860s.
Five members of the Cayuse tribe were tried, convicted, and hanged.

1 answer

The correct statements about the Cayuse War are:

  1. Settlers were in a violent conflict with the Cayuses.
  2. The war is an example of what led to the creation of reservations.
  3. Five members of the Cayuse tribe were tried, convicted, and hanged.

These statements accurately reflect the historical context and outcomes of the Cayuse War, which took place in the mid-1850s.