 The men were not told of the change until after they, along with the other Modoc men, women and children were forced to watch the execution of Captain Jack.To solve the conflict between the Modoc and Klamath at the reservation, the US Commissioner of Indian Affairs decided to relocate the Modoc to the Quapaw Agency in Indian Territory.The Modoc were ordered to pack all their belongings for a long journey but were not told of their destination.