People
Vocabulary
Dates
Motives
Miscellaneous
100
The first territorial governor of Minnesota Territory.
Who is Alexander Ramsey.
100
A written agreement between two or more nations.
What is a treaty.
100
The month and year of the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux.
What is July 1851.
100
Wanted to convert the Indians to Christianity and convince them to give up their traditional ways.
Who is/are Stephen Riggs/missionaries.
100
Was built at the confluence, of joining, of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers.
What is Fort Snelling.
200
A fur trader turned politician who represented the Minnesota Territory in Washington D.C.
Who is Henry Sibley.
200
The process of discussing a question or conflict in order to settle it.
What is negotiation.
200
Minnesota officially became a territory.
What is 1849.
200
Thought they could control their future by giving up some land.
Who are the Dakota.
200
Before being re-named St. Paul, the city used to have this animal-like name.
What is Pig's Eye Landing.
300
Missionary who helped translate documents at the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux.
Who is Stephen Riggs.
300
One or more people chosen to represent others.
What is a delegation.
300
The United States purchased land in Western Wisconsin all the way to the eastern side of the Mississippi River.
What is 1837.
300
Knew the fur trade was ending and hoped treaties would allow them to sell land and make money in the timber industry.
Who is/are Henry Sibley/fur traders.
300
Originally, the Louisiana Purchase was only going to include this city, the future home of Superbowl 47.
What is New Orleans.
400
Acted as an Indian Agent at Fort Snelling from 1820-1839. Known for being fiercely honest and helping the Indians avoid dishonest fur traders.
Who is Lawrence Taliaferro.
400
The 19th Century movement of settlers and immigrants from the eastern United States to the Midwest and West.
What is westward expansion.
400
The land for Fort Snelling was purchased.
What is 1805.
400
Wanted to open land up to settlers but knew a treaty was needed first.
Who is/are Alexander Ramsey/government officials.
400
After signing this treaty, the Dakota had given up over 35 million acres of land in Minnesota and Iowa.
What is the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux.
500
Purchased the land for Fort Snelling shortly after the Louisiana Purchase was complete.
Who is Zebulon Pike.
500
To be self-ruling and independent.
What is sovereign.
500
The month and year of the Treaty of Mendota.
What is August 1851.
500
Wanted the Dakota to sign a treaty so they could be paid back with treaty money.
Who is/are Henry Sibley/fur traders.
500
These people saw Minnesota as a land of riches; with rich soil for farming, waterways for transportation and power, and trees for timber.
Who were the newcomers/whites/Americans/settlers.
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