Little War On The Prairie Summary
The excerpt, Little War on the Prairie does an excellent job telling us what the conflict they faced, hope they had, and remembrance for the indigenous people of Minnesota. The war was one of the biggest fights between the Native Americans and Americans in history. This was the largest mass hanging in American history. It was very challenging living during these for each side.
The conflict they faced was over land. In order solve this issue “treaties set aside a reservation for the Dakota, 10 miles on either side of the Minnesota River, stretching for 150 miles. A skinny strip in the middle of the vast territory the Dakota were giving up. They didn't have much choice.” Henry Sibley was the first Governor of the U.S state of Minnesota and
The conflict they faced was over land. In order solve this issue “treaties set aside a reservation for the Dakota, 10 miles on either side of the Minnesota River, stretching for 150 miles. A skinny strip in the middle of the vast territory the Dakota were giving up. They didn't have much choice.” Henry Sibley was the first Governor of the U.S state of Minnesota and