The Sasquatch Rebellion of 1892

The Sasquatch Rebellion of 1892 was a significant magical conflict involving Sasquatch creatures within the jurisdiction of the Magical Congress of the United States of America (MACUSA). The event is primarily noted for the “great criticism” MACUSA received from the international wizarding community regarding its handling of the situation. This implies that the rebellion was a serious, large-scale breach of the International Statute of Secrecy. All known information about this event originates from the introduction to the textbook Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them)

While details are scarce, the rebellion is presented as a major historical event in American wizarding history. The few established facts are:

• Date: The rebellion took place in the year 1892.
• Participants: The insurrection was carried out by the magical beast species known as the Sasquatch.
• Location: Although not explicitly stated, the involvement of MACUSA and the known habitat of the Sasquatch strongly indicate the rebellion occurred in North America.
• Resolution and Aftermath: The specific actions taken by MACUSA to quell the rebellion are unknown. However, their methods were deemed incompetent or otherwise unacceptable by the wider magical world, leading to severe international censure. The context suggests this was due to high visibility of the event to No-Majs (the American term for Muggles), which threatened the secrecy of the wizarding world. (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them)

The rebellion stands as an important, if obscure, event in the history of Magizoology and international magical governance. It highlights the immense difficulty that magical authorities face in managing and concealing powerful, intelligent magical creatures, particularly those whose existence is already a part of Muggle folklore. The international criticism leveled at MACUSA underscores the shared responsibility of all magical ministries in upholding the International Statute of Secrecy and serves as a historical example of a significant failure in this global duty.

• All canonical information regarding the Sasquatch Rebellion of 1892 comes from the introduction to the in-universe textbook Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, purportedly written by Newt Scamander.
• The event has not been depicted or further elaborated upon in the original seven novels, the film adaptations, or other supplementary materials released to date.