Question

why did the dakota sioux attack settlements in minnesota in 1862? check each of the reasons that supports what youve learned. government officials withheld cash and food that was promised the dakota the dakota were not given enough food and faced starvation. dakota leaders wanted to aid the confederates in the civil war. many dakota resented settlers for taking their land and confining them to a reservation.

Explanation:

The Dakota Sioux faced broken promises of cash and food by government officials, food - shortages leading to starvation, and resentment towards settlers for land - taking and confinement to reservations. There is no evidence that Dakota leaders wanted to aid the Confederates.

Answer:

• Government officials withheld cash and food that was promised the Dakota
• The Dakota were not given enough food and faced starvation.
• Many Dakota resented settlers for taking their land and confining them to a reservation.