The Sioux Nation consists of the Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota Indian tribes. Each tribe is divided into subdivisions, 14 in all. They once hunted and roamed free across the lands where modern-day Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, North and South Dakota, and Nebraska are. A proud people, they were known for their fierce war-like abilities. In an attempt to keep their land and way of life, some of the Sioux tribes were involved in many wars. As European settlers moved into their lands, they eventually were forced to live on designated reservations. Sioux Indian Symbols This infographic presents some of the Sioux pictograph symbols/signs and their meanings: Antelope Buffalo Bad Council…
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History of the Norwegian People in America – Free eBook
Learn all about your Norwegian Ancestors! This ebook covers the geography, history, and people of Norway, as well as their immigration to America. It also discusses Norwegian: Education Religion Social and Political Aspects Industries Language Culture Included are many maps and tables illustrating immigration statistics and comparing the movement and settlement of Norwegian people with that of other groups, such as the English, Celts, Dutch, French, Germans, Swedes, Danes, Icelanders, Finns, and others. A large part of the book concerns the period from 1825 to 1860 when much of the Norwegian immigration took place. By 1860, Norwegians were well established in the United States and Canada, with an additional 300,000…
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