• The Mussel Slough Massacre

  • Apr 30 2024
  • Length: 23 mins
  • Podcast
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The Mussel Slough Massacre

  • Summary

  • The Southern Pacific encouraged settlers to farm and improve on their land grants with the understanding they would be able to buy it for from $2.50 to $5 per acre. When the railroad raised that price to $25 and $35 an acre, the farmers revolted. They were being evicted from the land they had worked for years. In the end the railroad won. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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