aug 17, 1862 - The Dakota War Begins
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On August 17, 4 young Dakota men snuck of the reservation and killed 5 white settlers near Acton. The young Dakota men are ready to fight back against the white settlers and convince Little Crow to do the same. They first attacked the Lower Sioux Agency and killed government officials and traders.
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