What happened at Wounded Knee, South Dakota, in 1890?
a. The Dawes Act was signed by representatives of the Sioux.
b. Red Cloud addressed his tribe for the final time.
c. Geronimo was captured after eluding the army for two years.
d. At least 150 Sioux men, women, and children were slaughtered.
ANS: d
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