jan 1, 1890 - Battle of Wounded Knee

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- Sioux natives wished to practice Ghost Dance (a resurgence of traditional native culture, conflicting with popular assimilation practices) in order to free their lands and lead to prosperity -- frightened settlers
- The federal army believed Chief Sitting Bull was organizing a rebellion, so the Army captured the chief (acting on the settlers' fear and suspicions)
- In a sudden exchange of gunfire between the tribe and the army, Chief Sitting Bull and others were killed
- The remainder of the tribe fled to a camp near Wounded Knee Creek
- When the army reached this camp, a shot was fired. In response, the army killed 200 men, women, and children
- Considered the last battle of the Indian Wars

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