The Santee Uprising refers to the 1862 Dakota War in Minnesota, a violent conflict sparked by broken treaties, starvation, and cultural oppression. It is studied by historians examining Native American resistance and U.S. expansion. Descendants of the Dakota people and scholars benefit from understanding this pivotal event, which shaped tribal sovereignty and federal Indian policy.
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