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Wounded Knee Massacre (view source)
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'''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 Wounded Knee Massacre''' was a battle between Indians and the U.S. Army on December 29, 1890. 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 attempt to disarm the Indians turned fatal when a dispute over one tribesman's rifle turned into a major exchange of gunfire.
A 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.
Aggravating the violence was the vengeful mood of the soldiers, some of whom remembered the defeat at [[Little Big Horn]].
Aggravating the violence was the vengeful mood of the soldiers, some of whom remembered the defeat at [[Little Big Horn]].
In the end, over 150 [[Native Americans]], including women and children, were killed, along with 25 U.S. soldiers, <ref>Barber, Nicola. ''Question and Answer Encyclopedia: The USA''. Bath, UK: Parragon Publishing, 2000.</ref> most of whom were killed by friendly fire.
In the end, over 150 [[Native Americans]], including women and children, were killed, along with 25 U.S. soldiers, <ref>Barber, Nicola. ''Question and Answer Encyclopedia: The USA''. Bath, UK: Parragon Publishing, 2000.</ref> most of whom were killed by friendly fire.
The battle ended the Indian wars as the Indians returned peacefully to their reservations.
The battle is an iconic signpost of Native American history, usually brought up by liberals --they always call it a "massacre"--to attack national policy and seek additional privileges for Native Americans today.
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