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Ulysses S. Grant's second term is quickly derailing as economic depression grips the U.S. The country needs gold and fast, with many believing this invaluable resource lies within the 'Black Hills' in South Dakota. The problem? These mountains are sacred to the Sioux people. Is there anyway for the States to avoid another brutal and bloody war? From executive producer Robert Redford, Robert Redford’s The West explores the dramatic evolution of the American West, when cowboys, Indians, outlaws and sheriffs populated the land. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits!

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Robert Redford's The West: How The Great Sioux War Began
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44 minutes
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English

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