The Battle of Oriskany: Blood Shed a Stream Running Down

Abstract:

tells how long-standing prejudices and the Revolutionary War unleashed massive bloodshed among inhabitants of New York's Mohawk Valley. Located in rich farmland and at a strategic point in a fur trade route, the valley had been settled by European immigrants who had prospered from productive farms and lucrative trade. As war broke out, everyone had to choose sides: Rebel or Tory. It was not easy for many. Five hundred years of unity among the Six Nations was broken.

Subject:

Humanities, Social Sciences

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary

Collection:

National Park Service