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Wars Between Indigenous Peoples and US Government — Quiz

Question 1 • US History

At the battle of Wounded Knee in 1890, US Army officers tried to

Answer
A
persuade the Sioux to leave, which they did.
B
disarm the Sioux and then capture them.
C
persuade the Sioux to disband but could not.
D
disarm the Sioux but then fired on them.

Explanation

Army troops attempted to disarm the Lakota Sioux at Wounded Knee. A shot was fired during the effort, and the soldiers then opened fire, killing many Sioux, including women and children. So the best answer is “disarm the Sioux but then fired on them.”

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