Dakota History and Consequences

In 1863, the US Congress revoked treaties with the Dakota, leading to their exile from Minnesota. The Ho Chunk Indians were also expelled. Dakota families were scattered, and bounties were placed on their scalps. Military campaigns pushed the Dakota west, resulting in wars that culminated in the Wounded Knee massacre. The speaker reflects on the enduring impact of these events on the Dakota people and their survival.

What was the consequence of the 1863 Acts of Congress for the Dakota people?

• They were granted new lands.

• They were given citizenship rights.

• Their treaties with the US were annulled.

• They received compensation for lost lands.

Which group was expelled from Minnesota despite not being involved in the war?

• The Ho Chunk Indians

• The Cheyenne

• The Apache

• The Lakota

What did the US government offer for Dakota scalps?

• Military protection

• Citizenship

• Bounties

• Land grants

What was the status of many Dakota after the war?

• They were given new homes.

• They were seen as fugitives.

• They were considered allies.

• They were granted amnesty.

What was the outcome of the military campaigns against the Dakota after 1865?

• Peaceful negotiations

• A series of wars

• Economic prosperity

• Complete assimilation

Which tragic event marked the end of the conflicts with the western Dakota and Lakota?

• The Battle of Little Bighorn

• The Sand Creek Massacre

• The Wounded Knee Massacre

• The Trail of Tears

How does the narrator feel about the historical events faced by the Dakota?

• Indifferent

• Unconcerned

• Overwhelmed

• Joyful

What does the narrator attribute to the survival of their people?

• Military strength

• Ancestral resilience

• Government support

• Economic wealth