U.S. History Question of the Day Answer & Explanation

United States History Question of the Day
Answer and Explanation

Frederick Remington's depiction of
U.S. Cavalry at 1890 battle
(Source:Wikimedia Commons--public domain)

Question 0100207:

Which of the following battles involving the Sioux occurred in 1890 in South Dakota and marked the last major battle between Plains Indians and the U.S. Army?

    (A)   Wounded Knee
    (B)    Sand Creek
    (C)    Little Big Horn
    (D)   Washita River
    (E)    Marias Massacre

Answer:

(A) Wounded Knee

Explanation: Over 140 Sioux Indians were killed at Wounded Knee, South Dakota by members of the 7th Cavalry. The Sioux had agreed to surrender but a deaf tribesman refused to give up his weapon, leading to the soldiers opening fire and killing men, women, and children.

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