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What are facts about the Native Americans called The Dakota in Minnesota?

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The Dakota are the largest division of the Sioux (Siouan) family.
Most anthropologists agree that The Dakota are the most moral of any western tribes.
Historically, they conquered or drove away every rival, except the Chippewa. The main reason for the Chippewa's success was that they traded with the French for firearms, while the Dakota had to rely mostly on bows and arrows.
In their early history, polygamy was common, since the most powerful braves were able to provide for multiple wives.
Most of the Dakota tribes originally lived along the Mississipi River in areas in Missouri and Minnesota, originally around where the Mississippi and Missouri rivers met in Missouri.

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