Why did the Dakota Sioux attack settlements in Minnesota in 1862?Check each of the reasons that supports what you’ve learned.

The Dakota faced serious hardship after losing much of their land and being confined to a reservation. Promised government payments and food were withheld or delayed, leaving many Dakota hungry and some facing starvation. These grievances helped lead to the attacks; aiding the Confederates was not the reason.

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