What led to the Dakota War of 1862?
Failure of treaty payments and low food supplies
Disputes over hunting grounds
Religious differences
Invasion by European settlers
Answer
The Dakota War of 1862 was triggered by the failure of the United States to make treaty payments on time, as well as low food supplies. This resulted in the Dakota being exiled from Minnesota to numerous reservations.
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