Whether the occupants of Bud Dajo were hostile to U.S. forces is disputed, as inhabitants of Jolo Island had previously used the crater as a place of refuge during Spanish assaults.
Apakah para penghuni Bud Dajo bermusuhan dengan pasukan AS diperdebatkan, karena penduduk Pulau Jolo sebelumnya menggunakan kawah sebagai tempat berlindung selama serangan Spanyol.