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In the late Summer of 1862 the Santee Sioux in Minnesota launched an attack on settlers in that territory. Federal troops from war activity against the Confederacy to end the Sioux rebellion. Union General John Pope was sent with a detachment of troops to end the revolt.

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Q: What major Native American tribe revolt diverted Union troops from battles in the US Civil War?
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