US Dakota War-Causes

What is one way that the US Government force the Dakota to change their way of life?

• Promotion of traditional Dakota customs

• Introduction of new farming techniques

• Loss of hunting lands through treaties

• Increased access to traditional resources

Is factionalism consistent with the Dakota way of life (Dakota Wicohan)?

• No, it is not consistent with Dakota Wicohan

• Factionalism is a recent development

• It depends on the specific circumstances

• Yes, it is consistent with Dakota Wicohan

What was the main cause of hunger among the Dakota in 1861-62?

• Competition with Euro-Americans for game

• Lack of access to government goods

• Poor crop yields in 1861

• Refusal of traders to provide credit

What did Indian Agent Thomas Galbraith refuse to distribute to the Dakota?

• Food

• Tools

• Clothing

• Medicine

What did the Treaty of 1858 encourage the Dakota to do?

• Move to a different reservation

• Embrace traditional Dakota customs

• Incorporate features of white culture

• Reject all forms of acculturation

What did the Soldiers' Lodge hope to protect?

• Government treaties and agreements

• Traditional Dakota way of life

• Euro-American settlements

• Christian missionary activities

What was the reaction of some Dakota to the incentives provided in the Treaty of 1858?

• They relocated to another reservation

• They established partnerships with Euro-Americans

• They adopted aspects of white civilization

• They refused the incentives

What factors led to the Dakota People declaring war against the US government?

• Adoption of modern agricultural practices

• Unfair dealings by government representatives

• Forced assimilation by the government

• Rising competition with European settlers

Why did the Dakota have little food stored for the 'starving winter' of 1861-62?

• Support from Euro-Americans

• Game on the reservation

• Access to government goods

• Crops didn't do well that year.