What was one cause of the first dakota war, which occurred in 1862?

the government withheld food and cash supplies from the dakota.
the government tried to acquire the black hills for white settlers.
the government ordered all dakota in the region to return to their reservation.
the government let the practices of white ranchers disrupt bison hunting.

The correct answer is A) the government withheld food and cash supplies from the Dakota.

One cause of the first Dakota war of 1862 was that the government withheld food and cash supplies from the Dakota.  

On August 17, 1862, bands of Dakota Sioux fight against the United States Army in South West Minnesota, along the Minnesota River. The conflict was known as the Sioux Uprising or the first Dakota War. Some treaties had reduced land for the Dakota tribe, complicating the relationship with the United States government. There were hunger and problems in the Dakota tribe. In 1862, the government delayed annuity payments. Tensions arouse and on August 17, 1862, Dakota people killed white settlers and the U.S. sent the army.

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