US - Dakota War of 1862 (A)

What happened to Dakota leaders in 1858, and what was the result?

• Dakota leaders were taken to St. Paul and kept there until they signed a treaty.

• Dakota leaders were taken to Washington DC and kept there until they signed a treaty.

• By signing the treaty, the Dakota gained back some of their land.

• By signing the treaty, the Dakota gave up the northern part of their reservation along the Minnesota River.

What was Minnesota like in the late 1850s and early 1860s?

• more and more settlers were moving into Minnesota

• settlers decided they didn't like it in Minnesota and were moving away

• the Dakota were given some of their land back

• the Dakota were living on small reservations of land along the Minnesota River

What does exile mean?

• traveling to different countries for leisure

• to force to leave one's country or homeland

• living in one's native country or homeland

• being welcomed back to one's native country

Which of the following caused food problems for the Dakota?

• game animals were scarce

• crops were poor

• annuity payments were late

• traders would not give food from their stores until annuity payments arrived

What are the two ways the Dakota wanted to react to their difficult situation?

• Some Dakota wanted to leave Minnesota.

• Some Dakota wanted to stay peaceful.

• Some Dakota wanted to fight back.

• Some Dakota wanted to write letters asking for help.

What does eradicate mean?

• partially create or establish

• temporarily reduce or limit

• slowly develop or grow

• to destroy completely; to put an end to

Which of the following were problems caused by late annuity payments?

• The Dakota's food shortage and hunger was made worse.

• The Dakota were not able to buy new cell phones.

• The Dakota were encouraged to hunt for food instead.

• Tension between the Dakota and the US government and newcomers was made worse.

Why did some Dakota believe it was wise to show signs of trying to fit in with their newcomer neighbors?

• The Dakota were tired of their traditional lifestyle anyway.

• The Dakota thought it would help the newcomers feel less threatened.

• The Dakota hoped the newcomers would leave them alone if they seemed like they were trying to fit in.

• The Dakota thought they might get invited to parties if they seemed like they were trying to fit in.

Which of the following are true about the Traditional Dakota?

• lived in tipis and bark lodges

• lived in wood or brick houses

• wore traditional clothing and hairstyles

• wore American-style clothing and hairstyles

Which of the following are true about the Farm Dakota?

• lived in tipis and bark lodges

• lived in wood or brick houses

• wore traditional clothing and hairstyles

• wore American-style clothing and hairstyles