Wounded Knee and Native American Resistance

The Battle of Wounded Knee, often seen as a massacre, marked the end of the Indian Wars. It was a tragic event where the US Army's Seventh Cavalry killed over 300 Lakota people. The Ghost Dance Movement, a spiritual revival among Native Americans, was a key factor leading to the massacre. The US government saw it as a threat, increasing military presence. The Seventh Cavalry, seeking redemption after Little Big Horn, played a central role. The massacre is controversial, with 20 Medals of Honor awarded to soldiers, sparking debate over their justification. Wounded Knee symbolizes the end of Native resistance and highlights the painful history of US expansion.

What is the Battle of Wounded Knee often regarded as?

• A successful treaty

• A massacre

• A minor skirmish

• A peaceful negotiation

What did the Battle of Wounded Knee symbolize in terms of Native American resistance?

• A victory for Native Americans

• The beginning of a new era

• The end of organized resistance

• A temporary ceasefire

Who led the Ghost Dance Movement?

• Woka

• Crazy Horse

• Red Cloud

• Sitting Bull

What was the belief associated with the Ghost Dance?

• It would bring rain

• It would restore Native lands and ancestors

• It would end all wars

• It would bring peace with settlers

Which regiment played a central role in the events at Wounded Knee?

• The Tenth Mountain Division

• The First Infantry

• The Seventh Cavalry

• The Fifth Armored Division

What triggered the violent reaction from US soldiers at Wounded Knee?

• A speech by Sitting Bull

• A dance performance

• A gunshot

• A peace treaty

How many Medals of Honor were awarded after the massacre at Wounded Knee?

• 25

• 15

• 10

• 20

What is the ongoing debate regarding the Medals of Honor awarded after Wounded Knee?

• Whether they should be rescinded

• Whether they should be celebrated

• Whether they should be increased

• Whether they should be forgotten

What does the legacy of Wounded Knee symbolize?

• The victory of Native American tribes

• The need for reflection and reconciliation

• The end of Native American culture

• The success of US expansion

What does understanding the events of Wounded Knee help highlight?

• The simplicity of American history

• The unchanging nature of cultural relations

• The peaceful nature of US expansion

• The complex and painful history of American expansion