Directions: Record your summary of The Aftermath of the U. S.-Dakota War of 1862. Remember, your recording MUST be at least 30 seconds in length and you have up to five minutes. You are encouraged to use your written summary during your recording. Good Luck!

"but let us admit texas, and we shall place the balance of power in the hands of the texans themselves. they, with the southern states, will control the policy and the destiny of this nation; our tariff will then be held at the will of the texan advocates of free trade. are our friends of the north prepared to deliver over this great national policy to the people of texas? " - rep. joshua giddings, ohio, may 21, 1844 this quote points to what major issue in the years leading up to the civil war?