The Whitman Tragedy

Published: June 22, 2021, 6 a.m.

b'The Whitmans and Spaldings wanted to convert the Indians. The influx of settlers and infectious diseases caused large numbers of Indians, especially children to die. Indians blamed the Whitmans resulting in the ambush and death of settlers including the Whitmans.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'