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A written agreement between two or more nations
Treaty
During the 1800s, the movement of settlers and immigrants from eastern United States to the Midwest and West
Westward Expansion
Part of the United States that is not within a state, but is organized with its own governing leaders
Territory
Land set aside or reserved for Native Americans
Reservation
Self ruling and independent nation
Sovereign
A famous interpreter in the 1800s who helped translate for the Native American tribes
George Bonga
A missionary present at the Treaty Traverse des Sioux that helped trick the Dakota into signing a third document
The first governor of the Minnesota territory, also helped with writing the Treaty of Traverse
Alexander Ramsey
The US Government sent this man to acquire land that would become Fort Snelling
Zebulon Pike
A powerful fur trader which eventually led him to be the first governor of the state of Minnesota
Henry Sibley
Steamboats
What is the significance of where Fort Snelling was built?
It was built upon two rivers - making it easier for transportation and imports
1831 treaty which gave up all remaining Dakota land
Treaty of Traverse
What is a constitution?
a set of rules that outlines how a state or organization is run
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Why was St. Paul known as "Pig's Eye Landing?"
Named after a fur trader who was known for his distinctive eye injury
What is the singular event that triggered the U.S. Dakota war?
Young Dakota men attacking a white village of settlers
When the power is split up between federal, state, and local governments this is called
Federalism
What was one advantage of Minnesota becoming a state rather than a territory?
MN could control its own budget / could deal with private companies (railroads)
Name two reasons why the Dakota decided to attack the U.S. in 1862
Hunger, unfair treatment from the government
List the three countries (besides the U.S.) that once had ownership over Minnesota territory
France, England, Spain
Missionaries and the US Government wanted the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux signed because we need to teach the Native Americans new skills and ways of life. This was called..
Assimilation
Why did Zebulon Pike spend so long in Little Falls?
One of his crew members was hurt, so he waited for the river to freeze over
List 3 reasons why St. Paul became the capital of Minnesota
Location, Population, History
Name the three branches of government AND who is the head of that branch
Legislative (Congress), Judicial (Supreme Court), Executive (Governor)