The Civil War
Dakota Rebellion of 1862
2013-08-24T17:59:59-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvNTA1XC8yMDEzMDgyNDE4MDkyMjAwM19oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Albany Law School professor Paul Finkelman talked about the Dakota Sioux rebellion that took place in 1862 in the midst of the Civil War. Mr. Finkelman spoke about the political and military issues considered by President Lincoln in sending troops to quell the uprising, including how it would impact the 1862 elections and the war effort against the Confederates. He also talked about the trials that occurred after the rebellion, and President Lincoln’s role in reviewing the sentences handed down. The U.S. Capitol Historical Society hosted this event
Albany Law School professor Paul Finkelman talked about the Dakota Sioux rebellion that took place in 1862 in the midst of the Civil War. Mr…
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Albany Law School professor Paul Finkelman talked about the Dakota Sioux rebellion that took place in 1862 in the midst of the Civil War. Mr. Finkelman spoke about the political and military issues considered by President Lincoln in sending troops to quell the uprising, including how it would impact the 1862 elections and the war effort against the Confederates. He also talked about the trials that occurred after the rebellion, and President Lincoln’s role in reviewing the sentences handed down. The U.S. Capitol Historical Society hosted this event close
Albany Law School professor Paul Finkelman talked about the Dakota Sioux rebellion that took place in 1862 in the midst of the Civil War. Mr… read more
Albany Law School professor Paul Finkelman talked about the Dakota Sioux rebellion that took place in 1862 in the midst of the Civil War. Mr. Finkelman spoke about the political and military issues considered by President Lincoln in sending troops to quell the uprising, including how it would impact the 1862 elections and the war effort against the Confederates. He also talked about the trials that occurred after the rebellion, and President Lincoln’s role in reviewing the sentences handed down. The U.S. Capitol Historical Society hosted this event close
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