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| − | '''The Wounded Knee Massacre''' is considered the last great battle between the [[United States Army]] and [[Native American]] forces. On December 29, 1890, the U.S. | + | '''The Wounded Knee Massacre''' is considered the last great battle between the [[United States Army]] and [[Native American]] forces. On December 29, 1890, the U.S. Cavalry tried to force some Lakota [[Sioux]] off their reservation in [[South Dakota]] to be transported to another reservation in [[Nebraska]]. In the ensuing fighting, 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> |
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Revision as of 22:40, August 18, 2007
The Wounded Knee Massacre is considered the last great battle between the United States Army and Native American forces. On December 29, 1890, the U.S. Cavalry tried to force some Lakota Sioux off their reservation in South Dakota to be transported to another reservation in Nebraska. In the ensuing fighting, over 150 Native Americans, including women and children, were killed, along with 25 U.S. soldiers.[1]
References
- ↑ Barber, Nicola. Question and Answer Encyclopedia: The USA. Bath, UK: Parragon Publishing, 2000.