 The Sioux or Dakota feared that the murders would bring about a reprisal from United States forces.Chiefs Shakopee and Red Middle Voice convened a council at Little Crow's village near the Lower Sioux Agency to discuss the situation.Although Little Crow was hesitant to go to war, because of the strength of United States troops, Little Crow was threatened and berated, eventually convinced to lead a war to drive the settlers from the Minnesota River valley.