Question

How did the U.S. government respond to attacks by Sioux Indians in eastern Minnesota? Use the graph and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following questions.

A. ignored the Sioux
B. negotiated treaties
C. occupied Minnesota
D. pushed the Sioux into the Dakotas

Answer 1

D. pushed the Sioux into the Dakotas

Answer 2

Answer:

option C

Explanation:

The Dakota war of 1862 is also known as the Sioux Uprising started on 17th august 1872. It was armed conflict between Dakota bands(Also known as Sioux) and the United States. During the war, the Dakota men attacked settlers and immigrants. In retaliation, soldiers captured Dakota men and imprisoned their families. The men were tried by military tribunals and sentenced 303 men to death. On December 26, 1862, 38 Dakota men were mass hanged.