The massacre at Wounded Knee on December 29, 1890, occurred as a result of the government's reaction to __________.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The massacre at Wounded Knee was a result of the government's reaction to the Ghost Dance, a spiritual movement that many white settlers feared would incite Native American uprisings. The government attempted to suppress the Ghost Dance and disarmed the Sioux tribe at Wounded Knee, where a scuffle broke out and resulted in the deaths of over 200 unarmed Native Americans.

The Massacre at Wounded Knee on December 29, 1890, Occurred