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Sioux
Warriors on horseback, by Heyn
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The
Sioux
were some of the fiercest warriors encountered by the U.S. Military in
the late 1800's. Warriors sought fame and
wealth through their achievements in hunting and warfare. One such
achievement was known as "counting coup," meaning they were the first
to touch an enemy in battle. These coups were remembered during dances
and ceremonies.
A series of conflicts raged as white
settlers encroached upon
Sioux
land, beginning with the Grattan Massacre in 1854 near
Fort Laramie,
Wyoming.
Conflicts continued until the military began its Pine Ridge Campaign
from November 1890 to January 1891, the last major conflict with the
Sioux. This lopsided engagement, which involved almost half the
infantry and cavalry of the Regular Army, caused the surviving
warriors to lay down their arms and retreat to their reservations.
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Also See:
The Great Sioux
Nation
Myths & Legends of the
Sioux
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