On this day in the Civil War, Sioux Indians in Minnesota begin a 6 week uprising due to living conditions on the reservations. When the revolt ends almost 300 whites are killed.
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
August 17, 1862
Posted: August 17, 2016 in On this Day in the Civil WarTags: american civil war, american history, confederate, On this Day in the Civil War, the american civil war, the civil war, union
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