Wounded Knee1890-12-29 Victims: 376 (325 / 51) Tools: Guns, Knives, Clubs |
The U.S. Government decided to disarm the Lakota without compensating them for the cost of the weapons. When some resisted, government forces started firing into Indians, some of which fought back with whatever they had. Hundreds of Women and children were killed. | Cause: Govt (7th Cavalry) Motive: ⬅️ Left [1] 🚫 Gun Free Zone |
The U.S. Government decided to disarm the Lakota without compensating them for the cost of the weapons. When some resisted, government forces started firing into Indians, some of which fought back with whatever they had.
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- ↑ While William Harrison (R) was President at the time, the Indian relocation had been started and championed by Democrats.