The causes of the war were typical of white/ Amerindian problems elsewhere. The growth of Mormon settlements in Central Utah encroached on Indian grounds and hunting. Mormons sometimes received the blame for broken promises of the U.S. Government. Indians sometimes stole cattle and supplies, and often begged for goods. "The Blackhawk War saw Black Hawk and their allies make a business out of taking livestock, transporting it out of Utah Territory to sell or trade for things they needed or wanted from 'brokers.' They understood that the loss of livestock was the quickest way to interfere with the growth of settlements" (Wikipedia.org). Revenge attacks were rumored on both sides. Hunger was certainly a motivation for the Indians, and bigotry also played a part on the side of the white settle