American West- Wounded Knee Flashcards
What was the Wounded Knee Massacre?
The Battle of Wounded Knee (or the Wounded Knee Massacre) was the final battle in the wars between the US Army and the Sioux.
Who was involved in the Battle of Wounded Knee?
The Battle of Wounded Knee was between the Sioux Indians, led by ‘Big Foot’, and the 7th US Cavalry.
When was the Battle of Wounded Knee?
The Battle of Wounded Knee happened on the 29th December 1890.
Where did the Battle of Wounded Knee take place?
The Battle of Wounded Knee took place at Wounded Knee Creek on the Lakota Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, in the US state of South Dakota.
What happened at the Battle of Wounded Knee?
The US Cavalry were sent to disarm the Sioux and arrest their leader, Big Foot. One of them resisted, and the soldiers opened fire. Over 250 Sioux and 25 troopers were killed.
