The Black Hawk War lasted about three months, from May 14, 1832 to August 27. when Black Hawk surrendered.
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It brought a brief end to conflict in the American Northwest until the Dakota War in 1862.
It resulted in a long-term peace between white settlers and the Sauk and Fox tribes.
HE began the war
Abraham Lincoln volunteered for the militia in the Black Hawk war. He was elected captain of his company. He never saw combat, but helped bury militia dead after two battles. There is a link below. Also, Lincoln joined and rejoined the Illinois militaia three times during the Black Hawk War. he did not, however, see any battle action. He spent the last days of his enlistment helping to search for Chief Black Hawk and his warriors.
The Black Hawk War.