Flashcard on the Wounded Knee Massacre

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What event marked the tragic end to decades of violent confrontations between the United States and Plains Indians?

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The Wounded Knee Massacre

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What movement did the Lakota believe would bring about a utopian future?

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The Ghost Dance

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Who was the Paiute prophet that revived the Ghost Dance movement in 1889?

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Wovoka

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What did the Lakota wear during the Ghost Dance that they believed would protect them? Options: Feathered headdresses, White muslin shirts, Sacred beads, Buffalo hides

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White muslin shirts

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Which U.S. military unit was involved in the Wounded Knee Massacre?

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The 7th Cavalry

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What was the primary reason white settlers feared the Ghost Dance movement?

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It was believed to be a prelude to an armed uprising.

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What happened to Chief Sitting Bull during the events leading up to the massacre?

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He was killed during an arrest attempt

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What did the U.S. Army do to the Lakota camp at Wounded Knee Creek?

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They surrounded and disarmed the camp.

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How many Lakota were estimated to have been killed during the Wounded Knee Massacre?

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At least 150

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What did the U.S. Army award to 20 members of the 7th Cavalry after the massacre?

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The Medal of Honor