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Sioux Attack Feds
Sioux, showing a sad disregard for property rights, attack a Federal baggage-train : lives are lost on both sides
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1863 Attack Baggage Federal Involving Lives Lost Property Sides Sioux Disregard Rights
Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 18.8cm (9.3" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this powerful and poignant image from the Mary Evans Picture Library, we witness a pivotal moment in the complex and often tragic history of the relationship between the United States government and the Sioux Nation in 1863. The photograph, titled "Sioux Attack Feds," depicts a group of Sioux warriors charging towards a Federal baggage-train, their faces etched with determination and resolve. The scene unfolds on the Great Plains, where the Sioux people had long hunted and lived in harmony with the land. However, the encroachment of white settlers and the forced assimilation policies of the U.S. government had led to increasing tensions and conflict. In this instance, the Sioux, showing a sad disregard for property rights, attack a Federal baggage-train in retaliation for the violation of their land and the mistreatment of their people. The consequences of this confrontation were dire for both sides. Lives were lost on both sides, with estimates suggesting that up to 150 soldiers and civilians, as well as an unknown number of Sioux warriors, perished in the fighting. The attack marked a significant turning point in the ongoing conflict between the Sioux and the U.S. government, which would continue for decades and culminate in the infamous Wounded Knee Massacre of 1890. This historical photograph serves as a stark reminder of the complex and often tragic history of Native American-U.S. relations and the devastating consequences of disregarding the property rights and cultural traditions of indigenous peoples. The image is a poignant testament to the enduring spirit of the Sioux people and their unwavering commitment to defending their land and way of life.
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