The Sioux Uprising of 1862

Who was the great chief of the Sioux tribe, also known as the Songte Taisu?

• Little Crow

• Sergeant Jones

• White Dog

• Mankata

What event led to the Indian uprising in Minnesota in 1862?

• The defeat at Fort Ridgely

• The discovery of gold in the region

• The arrival of missionaries

• The signing of the Mendota Treaty

What was the response of the Sioux when their chiefs pleaded for government stores at the agency?

• They were given the supplies but at a high cost

• They were offered a compromise

• They were denied the supplies and insulted

• They were given the supplies they needed

Who was the commander of the soldiers at Fort Ridgely during the Sioux uprising?

• Reverend Williamson

• Lieutenant Thomas P. Gere

• Captain John S. Marsh

• Sergeant Jones

What saved Fort Ridgely from being overrun by the Sioux warriors?

• The arrival of reinforcements from Fort Snelling

• The use of ancient cannons by Sergeant Jones

• The negotiation with Little Crow

• The surrender of the Sioux warriors

What was the response of the Sioux warriors when they faced the artillery fire from the old cannons?

• They surrendered immediately

• They retreated in panic

• They launched a counterattack

• They negotiated for peace

What was the fate of Little Crow during the Sioux uprising?

• He was captured by the soldiers

• He was wounded in battle

• He escaped and went into hiding

• He surrendered and was pardoned

How many soldiers out of the initial 48 survived the battle at Fort Ridgely?

• None of them

• All of them

• Less than half of them

• Exactly half of them

What was the main reason for the Sioux uprising in Minnesota?

• The refusal of the government to provide supplies

• The influence of degenerate white men

• The betrayal by their own chiefs

• The loss of their hunting grounds

What was the final outcome of the Sioux uprising in Minnesota?

• The Sioux were victorious and drove out the white settlers

• The Sioux and the white settlers reached a peaceful resolution

• The Sioux uprising had no significant impact

• The Sioux suffered heavy losses and were eventually defeated