Wounded Knee Takeover and Reactions

The transcript describes the events during the takeover at Wounded Knee in 1973. It begins with the initial shots fired and the community's decision to block roads and secure the area. The community, including elders and other members, decided to stay and draw attention to treaty issues and corruption. They secured the trading post and set up roadblocks. As police presence increased, a standoff ensued. The community organized a defense, building bunkers and preparing for potential military attacks. The historical significance of Wounded Knee as a site of past conflict is highlighted.

What was the initial action taken by the group during the Wounded Knee takeover?

• They evacuated the area.

• They contacted the FBI.

• They blocked the roads.

• They held a press conference.

What was the initial reaction of the group when shots were fired?

• They retreated immediately.

• They initiated a counterattack.

• They called for a ceasefire.

• They decided to block the roads.

What was the main focus of the meeting held at Wounded Knee?

• Planning a celebration.

• Negotiating with the government.

• Addressing treaty issues and reservation corruption.

• Discussing military strategies.

Who participated in the meeting at Wounded Knee to discuss the group's intentions?

• Only the elders.

• Everyone present at the church.

• Only the leaders.

• Only the security personnel.

Why did the group secure the trading post at Wounded Knee?

• To hold meetings.

• To store food supplies.

• To prevent the sale of weapons.

• To use it as a shelter.

What was the purpose of setting up roadblocks around Wounded Knee?

• To create a tourist attraction.

• To prevent wildlife from entering.

• To mark the boundaries of the reservation.

• To control the movement of people and vehicles.

What was the group's response to the increased police presence?

• They decided to leave the area.

• They negotiated a truce.

• They called for reinforcements.

• They prepared for a standoff.

What historical event is Wounded Knee often associated with?

• The founding of a new settlement.

• The last Indian war between the cavalry and the US.

• The discovery of gold.

• The signing of a peace treaty.

How did the group plan to resist a potential military attack?

• By building bunkers.

• By fleeing the area.

• By negotiating with the attackers.

• By surrendering immediately.

What was the significance of the Wounded Knee takeover in American history?

• It resulted in a major peace agreement.

• It led to the discovery of new lands.

• It was seen as the last Indian war.

• It marked the beginning of a new treaty.