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Massacre saga marks one of the bloodiest frontier chapters
A lengthy account details the Sioux uprising against white settlers in Minnesota, focusing on the 1862 uprising led by Little Crow. It describes massacres at New Ulm and Fort Ridgely, the deaths of hundreds, the retreat and surrender, the executions of Sioux prisoners, and the harsh consequences for both sides. The narrative notes treaty grievances, trader fraud, and the ensuing brutal retaliation, including the public executions and the eventual military pursuit leading to the decline of the rebellion.
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Little Crow
Washington
Minnesota River
New Ulm
Demong
Madapon
Ridgely
Consideraire
Minnesota
Dakota
Willa
Willile
Barton
Tin Searkaly
Ted
Welstuiece
Snehan
Oan
Laren Chow
Fort Ridgely
Lake Traverse
Briday
Phres
Mort Snelling
Trent
Phy Fist Conrioen
Salle
Olthordrinis
Alexander Thunsey
ax-Goya
Cal. Sibley
St Peter
Werfare
Sibbuy
Fort Ady
Donepl
Brown
Vic Talons
Beistetta
Dalyas Larves
Wrich
Caplin Marsh
Creu
Lyon
Olive
Bern Kent
Fort
Richely
Tre Wild
Aboe
Wipel
Goalle
Gary
Sepeiuo I
Amdlan
Ake
Mel Browh
Pone
Tim
Avely
Wood Taki Hie
Siblay
Lacqui
Coton
Sibley
Cap Dives
Thore
Godfrey
Cuigen
Gipan
Commission
Lincoln
Anombar
Gagod
Sill
Rholr Seutayis
Aviow
Thor Honda
Suidiers
Thors
Sro
Wikgat One
Were
Ty Venturdog
Cawelve
St Paik - Daly
Mmvehingan
Kumpsan
Cuber and Son
Anid Walvordul