The US-Dakota War of 1862
We’re grateful to have another group of blog posts written by student volunteers through Wayzata High School’s Club Y.E.S. program. This week’s post is by Raksha Shankar. The War of 1862 was a tragic war that demonstrates the complicated legacy of the US land treaty system. Between 1805 and 1858, treaties made between the U.S. government and the Dakota nation reduced Dakota lands and significantly altered Minnesota’s physical, cultural, and political landscape. These treaties put a big strain on future…