Northern Lights Ch. 9 "U.S. Dakota War of 1862" vocab review

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After the Traverse des Sioux treaty, the Dakota Reservation was located on a narrow strip of land along this river:

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Minnesota River

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In 1858, this area was cut in half after a treaty was signed in Washington D.C.: Dakota Reservation, Upper Sioux Agency, Minnesota River, Lower Sioux Agency

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Dakota Reservation

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A U.S. government field office

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Agency

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_____________, a Dakota chief, felt conflicted about going to war and said: “I am not a coward and will die with you”

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Little Crow

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Indian agent in 1862 at Upper and Lower Sioux Agencies who distributed annuities

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Thomas Galbraith

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A trader who had two stores dismissed Dakota appeals for food in August 1862 and said, “If they are hungry, let them eat grass.” Who is he?

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Andrew Myrick

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Missionary who participated in the treaty of 1851 and helped to develop a small group of Dakota farmers

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Stephen Riggs

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Town where 4 young Dakota men killed 5 white settlers in an argument over eggs on Aug. 17, 1862. This conflict is the spark that ignites the war.

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Acton

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This German community was nearly destroyed after two battles, 2,000 residents were evacuated.

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New Ulm

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This location was attacked by Dakota. After 3 days of fighting, the Dakota retreated. Options: New Ulm, Fort Snelling, Fort Ridgely, Mankato

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Fort Ridgely