The Sioux, or Dakota Indians are an American Indian tribe. They first dwelt near the head waters of the Mississippi. Later several bands wandered to the Missouri, and some remained near the St Peter's.
They aided the English in the War of 1812, but soon after made peace with the American Government. In 1837 they ceded to the United States all their lands east of the Mississippi, and in 1851 made further grants. Hostilities arose in 1854, but the Indians were defeated in 1855, and peace followed. In 1862 a general uprising took place, and a large number of whites and Indians were killed. They were finally conquered, and many bands fled to Dakota. In 1863 the Minnesota Sioux were removed to Crow Creek, and some bands fled to British territory. A few bands continued hostilities. An unsatisfactory treaty was made with the Sioux by General Sherman in 1868. Sitting Bull and other chieftains were unreconciled. On May the 15th, 1876, General Custer and 1100 men were wiped out at the Battle of Little Big Horn at the Little big Horn River by a force of 9000 Sioux. Research Sioux
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