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Jun 24, 2024 · Sitting Bull (born c. 1831, near Grand River, Dakota Territory [now in South Dakota], U.S.—died December 15, 1890, on the Grand River in South Dakota) was a Lakota (Teton) chief under whom the Oceti Sakowin ( Sioux) peoples united in their struggle against the encroachment of settlers on the northern Great Plains.
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- Sitting Bull was a war leader and spiritual leader behind whom the Sioux nation united to resist domination by white people. He led an Indian coali...
- In 1885 Sitting Bull was part of Buffalo Bill’s popular Wild West show, which gained him international fame.
- During the spread of the Ghost Dance religious movement, which promised a return of their traditional way of life to the Sioux, the U.S. government...
4 days ago · The Dakota Territory, which was established in 1861, was divided in 1889, and both North and South Dakota were admitted to the union on Nov. 2, 1889. North Dakota since 1900
1 day ago · On August 17, 1862, in a disagreement four young Dakota men killed five white settlers in Acton, Minnesota. [10] That night, a faction led by Chief Little Crow decided to attack the Lower Sioux Agency the next morning in an effort to drive all settlers out of the Minnesota River valley.
4 days ago · North Dakota, constituent state of the U.S. It was admitted to the union as the 39th state in 1889. It is bounded by the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba to the north, Minnesota to the east, South Dakota to the south, and Montana to the west. North Dakota’s capital is Bismarck.
1 day ago · South Dakota is named after the Dakota Sioux tribe, which comprises a large portion of the population with nine reservations currently in the state and has historically dominated the territory. South Dakota is the 17th largest by area, but the 5th least populous, and the 5th least densely populated of the 50 United States.
1 day ago · Roosevelt first visited the Dakota Territory in 1883 to hunt bison. Exhilarated by the western lifestyle and with the cattle business booming in the territory, Roosevelt invested $14,000 ($457,800 in 2023) in hopes of becoming a prosperous cattle rancher.
Jun 13, 2024 · In South Dakota, sculpted rock formations rise from the earth, lakes shine like glass, and prairies grasp onto the horizon like endless oceans of grass. With tips on when to visit, how much to budget, and the state's best things to do, this first-timer's guide can help you plan your trip to South Dakota.
