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Manifest Destiny — Unit test

Question 2 • WV-US Studies

In 1890, Sioux Indians at Big Foot’s camp were fired on by

Answer
A
white settlers.
B
the US Army.
C
the Colorado militia.
D
white miners.

Explanation

In December 1890, U.S. Army soldiers surrounded the Lakota (Sioux) camp led by Chief Big Foot near Wounded Knee Creek. A confrontation during an attempt to disarm the camp escalated, and the soldiers fired on the people there. So the correct choice is the U.S. Army.

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