Wounded Knee massacre

The killings occurred in 1890. This topic is part of Native American History within History. This page currently draws on 5 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.

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The Wounded Knee massacre occurred in which U.S. state?

Answer: South Dakota

Bonus fact: The killings occurred in 1890.

Which U.S. Army unit was involved?

Answer: 7th Cavalry

Bonus fact: Soldiers surrounded a Lakota camp near Wounded Knee Creek.

The victims were primarily members of which Native people?

Answer: Lakota

Bonus fact: Hundreds of Lakota men, women, and children were killed.

The 1890 Wounded Knee massacre involved U.S. troops and members of which Native nation?

Answer: Lakota

Bonus fact: Those killed were largely Miniconjou Lakota.

Fear of the Ghost Dance helped contribute to which 1890 tragedy?

Answer: Wounded Knee massacre

Bonus fact: Federal authorities viewed the movement as a threat.

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