What was the result of the Dakota War of 1862?
The Dakota gained more land
The Dakota were exiled from Minnesota
The Dakota were given full U.S. citizenship
The Dakota were granted independence
Answer
The Dakota War of 1862 resulted in the Dakota being exiled from Minnesota to numerous reservations in Nebraska, North and South Dakota, and Canada due to the failure of the United States to make treaty payments on time and low food supplies.
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