Treaties
First Treaty with the Dakota
Pike treaty
Henry Sibley
Killings that Kickstarted the Dakota War
Acton Murders
Final Battle of the Dakota Conflict
Wood Lake
Where were the 38 Dakota Warriors executed on December 26th 1862
Mankato
Treaty establishing borders between Native Groups
Praire Du Chien
Leader of the Dakota during the War
Little Crow
What did Little Crow say when called a coward for not wanting to go to war.
"Little Crow is no Coward" If you want to die I will die with you.
Bloodiest battle of the war. Burial party was ambushed by the Dakota. Battle lasted for 30+ hours
Battle of Birch Coulee
Area where Dakota Women, Children, and Non Combatants were held following the war.
Treaty's selling majority of the Dakota Land
Bonus:
What tribes signed which
Mendota, Traverse De Sioux
Bonus:
Mendota - Mdewakanton and Wahpekute
Traverse De Sioux - Wahpeton and Sisseton
Dakota Chief who opposed the war
Wabasha
Did all Dakota Support the War?
Bonus:
Which Group opposed it?
NO
Farmers
First Battle between U.S forces and Dakota Warriors, Dakota victory
Battle of Redwood Ferry Crossing.
What did Little Crow and 250 of his followers do following the war?
Fled West to gain support from Lakota and Nakota.
Treaty selling the land East of the Mississippi
1837 Treaty
Dakota Chief most anti-white chief
Little Six
Where was the First attack by Dakota Warriors?
Bonus
Who did they target first
Redwood Agency
Traders
Military fort that was the site of two major battles. U.S victory due to superior fire power.
Fort Ridgley
What were some problems with the Military trials following the war.
Bonus - How many Dakota were sentenced to death immediately following the war.
Couldn't speak English, no lawyers, couldn't defend themselves, little evidence, if present at battle they were sentenced to death, etc
303
Treaty that sold the northern 10 mile strip of the reservation
1858 treaty
Trader that was hated by the Dakota. "If they are hungry let them eat grass"
What issues led to the start of the war? (list 3)
Starving, Late Annuity Payments, Crop failing, Civil War, resented being restricted, erosion of Chiefs power, etc.
German Town and site of two battles
New Ulm
Area that was help by "Friendly Indians" where they recaptured White Captives and defended them against "Hostile Indians"
Camp Release