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The Wounded Knee Massacre of 1890 was a tragic event where 250-300 Lakota Sioux were killed by the U.S. Cavalry. This article delves into the causes, including the Ghost Dance movement and the death of Sitting Bull, the massacre's brutal execution, and its historical consequences, including the ongoing quest for justice and recognition of the atrocities committed against Native Americans.
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The belief that it was the destiny of the United States to expand westward and displace Indigenous peoples
1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie
A treaty that guaranteed the Sioux a large reservation and hunting rights in the Black Hills, but was later broken when gold was discovered in the region
The forced transition from a nomadic lifestyle to sedentary agriculture caused severe hardships for the Lakota Sioux, including disruptions to their cultural and economic practices
A spiritual revival led by the Paiute prophet Wovoka, which prophesied the return of the buffalo and the disappearance of white settlers
The U.S. government's fear of a potential uprising led to increased surveillance and intervention in the Ghost Dance movement
The government's misinterpretation of the Ghost Dance movement and fear of an uprising led to the death of Sitting Bull, a respected Lakota leader and supporter of the movement
The 7th U.S. Cavalry intercepted Chief Big Foot's group, who were seeking safety at the Pine Ridge Reservation
The soldiers' use of disproportionate force, including early machine guns, resulted in a horrific massacre of largely unarmed Lakota individuals
The Wounded Knee Massacre is now recognized as a stark example of the injustices inflicted upon Native Americans, with efforts to acknowledge and rectify historical wrongs
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The displacement of Indigenous peoples was rationalized by the ______ ______ doctrine, influencing events like the massacre at Wounded Knee.
Manifest Destiny
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The 1868 ______ of ______ ______, which was later broken, had initially promised the Sioux rights to a reservation and hunting grounds in the ______ ______.
Treaty
Fort Laramie
Black Hills
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Impact of reservation life on Lakota Sioux
Forced transition to reservations disrupted Lakota's nomadic culture and bison-dependent economy, leading to reliance on government rations.
