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An Artist's depiction of settlers seeking shelter in the Seattle blockhouse, 1856

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Sketch/Painting by Clarence Hanford.

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How did the battle begin, what happened during the conflict, and how did it finish?

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How did the battle begin, what happened during the conflict, and how did it finish?

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Around the Counties, Federal troops and Native Americans fought. The Natives attacked seattle. The settlers after being warned of them by friendly natives, barricaded themselves in a blockhouse. After fighting ceased for a few brief moments, people were evacuated to the Decatur and Brontes. After several homes were damaged in the battle, the firing stopped.

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Why did the battle happen in the first place; what were the reasons?

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Why did the battle happen in the first place; what were the reasons?

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The Treaties of 1854-55 were not ratified by congress resulting in many tribe benefits deteriorating

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On what date(s) did the battle take place on? 

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On what date(s) did the battle take place on? 

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January 26, 1856

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Which side won the battle, and what happened following the fight?

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Which side won the battle, and what happened following the fight?

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The settlers won the battle.

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In what part of WA state did the fighting take place?

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In what part of WA state did the fighting take place?

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The fighting took place in Thurston County, King County, and Seattle.

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The Battle of Seattle involved the U.S Navy and various Native American Tribes around the area.