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The "battle" or "massacre" takes its name from a nearby creek, called chankpe opi wakpala in Lakota. This name, meaning "the creek of a wounded knee", was given to the stream (a tributary of White River) long before the battle, so it does not refer to any wound received during that famous encounter.
It more likely refers to some much earlier fight between the Lakota and another tribe (perhaps the Crows).
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Which event marked the end of the Indian wars?
Battle of Wounded Knee.
What ended at the massacre at wounded knee?
The massacre at Wounded Knee was the last battle of the American Indian Wars.
What caused the Massacre at wounded Knee?
The Massacre at Wounded Knee was caused by the federal government attempting to forcefully remove the Native Americans to reservations. The Massacre at Wounded Knee occurred on December 29,1890.
Where did the wounded knee massacre take place?
Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota
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 was the last major event of the Indians war?
Wounded Knee Massacre
Which event marked the end of the Indian wars?
Battle of Wounded Knee.
What ended at the massacre at wounded knee?
The massacre at Wounded Knee was the last battle of the American Indian Wars.
What caused the Massacre at wounded Knee?
The Massacre at Wounded Knee was caused by the federal government attempting to forcefully remove the Native Americans to reservations. The Massacre at Wounded Knee occurred on December 29,1890.
Where did the wounded knee massacre take place?
Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota
When was the battle of Wounded knee was fought when?
The Wounded Knee MASSACRE occurred on December 29, 1890.
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 was the significance of wounded knee?
The wounded knee massacre is considered the ending of the "free Indian" in 1890.
What state did the wounded knee take place?
The Wounded Knee Massacre took place at Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota on December 29, 1890
What massacre marks the final defeat of the Indians in 1890?
Wounded Knee Massacre.
What year did the battle of wounded knee begin?
The Massacre of Wounded Knee took place December 29, 1980.
What tribe was killed at the massacre at wounded knee?
The Sioux.
