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A key figure in the first years of [[Minnesota]]’s statehood, '''Little Crow''' (or '''Taoyateduta''') is best known for his role in the [[Dakota Uprising]] of 1862, but he was notable in several other ways as well. Little Crow was a strong leader of his people but also met with strong opposition and disapproval for many of his actions. He acted as both diplomat in Washington and leader of the uprising against the state. As a leader, he valued the indigenous cultures that were subverted by the expanding United States but also | A key figure in the first years of [[Minnesota]]’s statehood, '''Little Crow''' (or '''Taoyateduta''') is best known for his role in the [[Dakota Uprising]] of 1862, but he was notable in several other ways as well. Little Crow was a strong leader of his people but also met with strong opposition and disapproval for many of his actions. He acted as both diplomat in Washington and leader of the uprising against the state. As a leader, he valued the indigenous cultures that were subverted by the expanding United States but also believed in the necessity of adapting to the expanding state. | ||
Revision as of 21:15, 10 May 2007
A key figure in the first years of Minnesota’s statehood, Little Crow (or Taoyateduta) is best known for his role in the Dakota Uprising of 1862, but he was notable in several other ways as well. Little Crow was a strong leader of his people but also met with strong opposition and disapproval for many of his actions. He acted as both diplomat in Washington and leader of the uprising against the state. As a leader, he valued the indigenous cultures that were subverted by the expanding United States but also believed in the necessity of adapting to the expanding state.