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the U.S. Cavalry were ordered to remove some Lakota Sioux from their reservation in South Dakota
'''The Wounded Knee Massacre''' occurred on December 29, 1890, when the U.S. Cavalry were orbe transported to another reservation in [[Nebraska]]. The attempt to disarm the Indians turned fatal when a dispute over one tribesman's rifle turned into a major exchange of gunfire.
'''The Wounded Knee Massacre''' occurred on December 29, 1890, when the U.S. Cavalry were ordered to remove some Lakota [[Sioux]] from their reservation in [[South Dakota]] to another reservation in [[Nebraska]].
The attempt to disarm the Indians turned fatal when a dispute over one tribesman's rifle turned into a major exchange of gunfire.
The deaf man had insisted on being paid for his rifle before giving it up. In the ensuing scuffle, the weapon discharged. Other armed Indians pointed their rifles at the soldiers, who then began shooting.
The deaf man had insisted on being paid for his rifle before giving it up. In the ensuing scuffle, the weapon discharged. Other armed Indians pointed their rifles at the soldiers, who then began shooting.