What happened at the Massacre at Wounded Knee?

a. American soldiers killed more than 200 unarmed Sioux. b. General Custer's cavalry was completely wiped out. c. The Nez Percé fought for possession of their homeland. d. The last buffalo of the Great Plains were killed.

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Angelina Mcpherson

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23 May, 21:53

What happened at the Massacre at Wounded Knee?

a. American soldiers killed more than 200 unarmed Sioux. b. General Custer's cavalry was completely wiped out. c. The Nez Percé fought for possession of their homeland. d. The last buffalo of the Great Plains were killed.

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Rosa Cain · Answer 1

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American soldiers killed over 200 (almost 300 noted in other sources) Sioux Indian men, women and children.

That is why it was a massacre - a deplorable act to gain control of land & people. Not an act I can support.

What happened at the Massacre at Wounded Knee?a. American soldiers killed more than 200 unarmed Sioux. b. General Custer's cavalry was completely wiped out. c. The Nez Percé fought for possession of their homeland. d. The last buffalo of the Great Plains were killed.

What happened at the Massacre at Wounded Knee?

a. American soldiers killed more than 200 unarmed Sioux. b. General Custer's cavalry was completely wiped out. c. The Nez Percé fought for possession of their homeland. d. The last buffalo of the Great Plains were killed.