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A Brief History

During the Sioux's existance they have been in many major events and done many important things. The Dakota war was one of these events and it first started when Santee men killed a white farmer and his family. After that event they encouraged further attacks on the whites near the Minnesota River. The Red Clouds War was another conflict between the Sioux and the setters of the Wyoming and Montana Territories. When the Sioux won the war they gained control of the Powder River. The war was called this after the Sioux chief who led them into battle. The Great Sioux War was when local groups of tribes went against the United States. Another dispute between the Natives and the United States was the Wounded Knee Massacre. The United States surrounded a village and killed 150 men women and children while it is estimaded that 150 tribes people escaped the massacre. In the 19th century the Sioux were forced to live on white defined reservations because of the railroad companies taking land. Since then there has only been a few incidents with the Sioux all of which were of a desire for better ways in society such as schooling and other situations in the villages on the reservations.

Where Are The Sioux From?

The Suiox are a tribe form the areas of North and South Dakota and parts of Minnnesota and Nebraska and all the way up to Manitoba and Saskatchewan in Canada. It has been estimated that the sioux have been living in these areas since the early 17th century when they became allies with French Merchants who where trying to control the fur trade. The areas they have lived in are known for being cold and have snow freaquently. The Sioux were bery good with using furs and making clothing to stay warm. Some of those clothing articles were buffalo hide moccasins and robes. After the colonial age they started to wear more European clothing to stay warm such as vests and cloth dresses. The Sioux are a big influence on the areas they are in but the communities they are surrounded by also effect them. Throughout the 17 and 1800s the Sioux changed clothing and even technological things in there villages. The Sioux are very adaptive to there surroundings since the weather can change from warm to cold over any time of ther year. These people are a great example of how humans can change to fit there surroundings to live how they desire.

The Sioux are a native american tribe in the northern part of the United States and southern parts of Canada. They have been living in the areas of North and South Dakota and parts of Minnnesota and Nebraska. In Canada they are known to be in the areas of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The Sioux have been in these areas since the early 17th century. While in these areas, they have played an important role in the communities nearby. In the areas around the reserves you can find art that is related to the souix. Many towns have sioux related names like Sioux Falls in South Dakota. That is how I first found interest in the Sioux. I have family members that live in South Dakota and while there I learned a little bit about the Sioux and I only wanted to learn more. I have found interest in the Sioux because they have made a living off the land and have done so for hundreds of years and have made a large impact on the culture in the surrounding areas.