Summary
In 1890, soldiers in the U.S. Seventh Cavalry killed an estimated 150 Sioux men, women, and children in a clash at Wounded Knee in South Dakota. Some argued that the cavalry's attack was justified and that the Indians had fired first, but others argued that the soldiers intentionally pursued and murdered Indian women and children. Did the Sioux die in battle at Wounded Knee, or were they massacred?
This eBook examines the conflict at Wounded Knee and delves into the pro and con arguments that surrounded it. It includes a timeline, primary sources, a bibliography, and a "Learn More About" chapter with more information on the topic.