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Period: to
Sioux War time
The Sioux spent this period warring with the settlers repeatedly trying to determine whose land it was. -
South Dakota Territory
The United States established the Sioux's
Territory in South Dakota and other states. -
Rail Road
Extended to Milliken and into Sioux lands. -
Settlers
Hunt Sioux bison and ruining hunting grounds which were necessary for Sioux lives. -
Fort Laramie Treaty
Signed at Fort Laramie, Wyoming. -
Gold
Is found in South Dakota which makes settlers flock to Sioux area and break Fort Laramie Treaty. -
Second Sioux War
Takes place in which the Sioux lost while killing many. -
Second Sioux War
Ends with many casualties. -
Battle of Little Big Horn
was fought over the desire for gold in which the Sioux won by also killing General George Custer. -
Sioux Kicked out
Of the Black Hills. -
Congress
Reneged the land of the Black Hills which breached the Fort Laramie Treaty. -
Great Sioux Agreement
Signed to give Sioux six reservations but not what was wanted by Sioux. -
Battle of Wounded Knee
Sioux retaliated against settlers for breaking the Great Sioux Agreement; this led to hundreds of deaths. -
Period: to
Sioux and settlers
Spend this time debating the land and who it belongs to. -
Compensation requested
Sioux ask Congress for their land back, but the Supreme Court declines. -
Sioux claim denied
By the United States Court of Claims. -
Claims Commission
Congress established the Indian Claims Commission. -
North American Movement
Holds to protest the living conditions of Sioux homes. -
Congress
Amends the Indian Claims Commission Act in 1978, removing the judicial bar. -
Supreme Court
Gives the Sioux their land in South Dakota, North Dakota, and other states and $17.1 million.
