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On December 29, 1890 the Battle of Wounded Knee or Wounded Knee Massacre took place. At least 150 Lakota were killed in the battle and 51 were left wounded, some of which died later due to the injuries. Of the soldiers, 25 died and 39 were wounded and 6 of the wounded died later. This battle was a major part of the war between Native Americans and the U.S. Troops.

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Which event marked the end of the Indian wars?

Battle of Wounded Knee.


Where was the battle at wounded knee fought?

It was never a battle. It was a massacre. It was over by Wounded Knee Creek.


What caused the battle of wounded knee?

The battle of Wounded Knee was caused by the United States government. They were forcing Native Americans from their land and making them move to reservations.


Who was involved in the battle of the wounded knee?

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The Battle of wounded Knee was fought in 1810?

The Battle of Wounded Knee happened December 29, 1890


What were the consqunces of the battle of wounded knee?

First of all, it was NOT the Battle of Wounded Knee. It was the Massacre of Wounded Knee. Wounded Knee is considered to be marking the last of the "free Indian". blackwolfspirit are you a boy or Girl if girl how old?


When was the battle of Wounded knee was fought when?

The Wounded Knee MASSACRE occurred on December 29, 1890.


Who won the Battle of Wounded Knee?

You mean the Massacre at Wounded Knee. There was no battle. The US army killed men, women and children.


Did sitting bull defeat general cluster in the wounded knee battle?

Yes he did defeat General Cluster at the battle of wounded knee


Who won the wounded knee battle?

You mean the Massacre at Wounded Knee. There was no battle. The US Army killed men, women and children.


Why is the battle of wounded knee called battle of wounded knee?

The battle takes its name from the nearby creek, called chankpé opi wakpála in the Lakota language ("wounded knee creek"). The creek was known by that name long before the battle of 1890.


What ended at the massacre at wounded knee?

The massacre at Wounded Knee was the last battle of the American Indian Wars.