World History · North America

Black Hawk War

By Marc Schulman World History 2 min read

HistoryCentral · Primary Source & History

Indian braves from Illinois and Wisconsin opposed attempts for their resettlement. Led by their chief, Black Hawk, they led an able defense against the settlers. The Indians were subdued by a US army force that included Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis.

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