johnson county war

• What sparked the Johnson County War?

  The growing number of homesteaders settling in Wyoming
• What led to conflict over land in Wyoming?

  The growing number of homesteaders settling in the area
• Who led the planned invasion of Johnson County in 1892?

  Major Frank Wolcott
• What did the invaders of Johnson County create?

  A death list of 70 names
• What happened during the Johnson County War?

  The invaders were held up by the resistance of Nate Champion
• Who rescued the invaders during the Johnson County War?

  The US Cavalry
• What was the outcome for Wolcott and the invaders after the Johnson County War?

  They were brought to trial but never arrested