aug 18, 1862 - U.S. Dakota War Begins
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In the summer of 1862 the annuities were late, and the Traders refused to sell to the Dakota since they already owed money to them. So on August 17, 1862 four young Dakota men killed five settlers. Then on August 18, 1862 Dakota warriors killed traders and government employees.
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U.S. Dakota War Timeline
By: Kayla H.
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