Episode 1 of 6 in a series on the 1862 Dakota War that I wrote for Legends of the Old West. On a blazing August day in 1862, desperation boiled over in Acton Township, Minnesota. Four young Dakota warriors, driven by starvation and years of broken promises, stumbled upon a settler's homestead. What began as an argument over a few eggs erupted into violence, leaving five settlers dead and the region teetering on the brink of war.
The shocking events of what would soon be called the "Acton Massacre" forced the Dakota community into an impossible choice: seek peace or prepare for an all-out conflict with the U.S. government. In this gripping first episode, we delve into the roots of the Dakota's plight—broken treaties, starvation, and a relentless push westward by settlers—while introducing Little Crow, a reluctant but courageous leader who would soon guide his people into one of the most pivotal battles of the American frontier.
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