US Dakota War Begins

What was the main cause of the US Dakota War of 1862?

• Political disagreements between the US government and the Dakota leaders

• The discovery of gold in Dakota territory

• Failed crop seasons and delayed annuity payments from the US government

• A dispute over hunting rights and territories

Which event is considered the starting point of the US Dakota War of 1862?

• The Acton Incident

• The Battle of Fort Ridgely

• The Siege of New Ulm

• The Dakota Peace Treaty signing

Who was one of the Dakota leaders during the US Dakota War of 1862?

• Sitting Bull

• Red Cloud

• Little Crow

• Crazy Horse

What was the outcome of the Battle of Fort Ridgely?

• The Dakota forces captured the fort

• The fort's defenders successfully repelled the Dakota attacks

• The fort was abandoned by its defenders

• The fort was destroyed by the Dakota forces

Which battle was a decisive victory for the United States forces?

• The Battle of Birch Coulee

• The Battle of Wood Lake

• The Battle of Redwood Ferry

• The Battle of Dead Buffalo Lake

What was the result of the US Dakota War of 1862 for the Dakota people?

• They were granted new lands to settle

• They were allowed to return to their original territories

• Many were executed and others were forced onto reservations

• They were recognized as a sovereign nation

Which event marked the end of the US Dakota War of 1862?

• The signing of a new peace treaty

• The mass execution of Dakota warriors

• The surrender of Little Crow

• The capture of New Ulm by Dakota forces

How did the Siege of New Ulm end?

• The town was burned to the ground

• The Dakota retreated after two attacks

• The US Army arrived and defeated the Dakota

• The townspeople surrendered to the Dakota

What was the main reason for the Dakota's surrender at the end of the war?

• Lack of food and supplies

• Overwhelming numbers of US soldiers

• The death of their leader, Little Crow

• An offer of amnesty from the US government

What was the fate of Little Crow after the war?

• He was captured and executed by the US government

• He lived out his life on a reservation

• He escaped to Canada

• He was killed by settlers