1890 Massacre

The 1890 Massacre refers to the violent killing of Native Americans by U.S. military forces in Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota, on December 29, 1890. This event marked the end of armed conflict between the U.S. government and Lakota Sioux tribes. Federal soldiers attacked a group of Lakota, many of whom were unarmed, resulting in the deaths of about 150-300 Native Americans, mostly men, women, and children. The massacre symbolized the devastating impact of U.S. policies toward Native Americans and is often seen as a tragic culmination of cultural suppression and forced relocation efforts during that era.