As a result of this incident in November 1864, U.S. troops massacred over 100 Cheyenne tribesmen, women, and children.

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The incident described refers to the Sand Creek Massacre, which occurred in November 1864 when U.S. troops attacked and killed over 100 Cheyenne tribesmen, women, and children who had been promised safety under a peace agreement. The other options listed (B) The Massacre at Wounded Knee, (C) The Thompkin's Ferry Massacre, and (D) The Washita Massacre, refer to other incidents involving Native American tribes and U.S. troops, but they are not related to the specific incident described in the question.

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