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The person who authorized and commanded the Massacre was US 7th Cavalry commander Colonel (later Brigadier General) James Forsyth. The initial detachment of troops was commanded by Major Samuel Whitside. The massacre occurred when the cavalry attempted to disarm the Lakota Sioux. When fighting broke out, the multi-barrel cannons of the cavalry support group fired into the camp, and some troopers chased and killed escaping Sioux.
Historians have suggested that the soldiers reacted spontaneously to shots fired, killing men, women, and children indiscriminately, and that many of the 31 troopers who died were victims of friendly fire.
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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.
