Joe Hill
What was Joe Hill's sentence?
Joe Hill's sentence was execution.
Where was the only family internment camp?
The only family internment camp was in Crystal City, Texas.
When did the Bear River Massacre happen?
The Bear River Massacre happened on January 9, 1863.
When did the Mountain Meadows Massacre occur?
The massacre occurred on September 7, 1857.
What caused the explosion in the Scofield Mine?
Volatile coal dust caused the explosion.
Where was Joe Hill shot?
Joe Hill was shot in the hand.
How many Japanese Americans were interned?
Over 31,000 Japanese Americans were interned.
Approximately how many Shoshoni were killed in the Bear River Massacre?
About 250 Shoshoni were killed in the Bear River Massacre.
How many soldiers were sent to Utah in 1857?
Approximately 2,500 soldiers were sent to Utah in 1857.
How could the Scofield Mine Disaster be prevented?
The Scofield Mine Disaster could have been prevented by wetting down the coal dust.
How was Joe Hill executed?
Joe Hill was executed by a firing squad.
How many War Relocation Authority internment camps were there?
There were 10 War Relocation Authority internment camps.
Approximately how many Native American women and children died during the massacre?
About 90 women and children died.
Why did soldiers go to Utah in 1857?
Soldiers went to Utah to make stop Mormon resistance against the government.
When did the Scofield Mine disaster occur?
The disaster occurred on May 1, 1900.
What union was Joe Hill a member of?
Joe Hill was a member of the Industrial World of Workers Union.
How much money did the U.S. government give to apologize to the each of the surviving individuals who were incarcerated in internment camps?
The U.S. government gave $20,000 to each of the surviving individuals who were interned.
About 200 U.S. soldiers fought.
Who ordered the massacre to happen?
Mormon leaders, including Bringham Young, ordered the massacre to happen.
What company owned the mines that contained the workers that suffered from the explosion?
Pleasant Valley Coal Company owned the mines.
What important people that worked for the government sent letters to Governor Spry to change Joe Hill's sentence?
The president and the Swedish minister sent letters to Governor Spry.
What did Executive Order 9066 do to Japanese Americans?
Executive Order 9066 authorized the internment of Japanese Americans.
Who was the colonel that was in charge of the U.S. soldiers fighting at the massacre?
Colonel Patrick Edward Connor was in charge of the U.S. soldiers that fought.
What happened to John D. Lee for his involvement in the massacre?
John D. Lee was excommunicated from the LDS church, and executed by a firing squad later.
Who was the superintendent that is mostly responsible for the disaster?
The superintendent of the mine that was mostly responsible for the disaster was T.J. Parmley.