Why did Native Americans wave the American flag when the militia attacked at the Sand Creek Massacre?

Question

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to show the attacking militia that they owned Sand Creek

to show the attacking militia that they were friends of the whites

to show the attacking militia that they hated the United States

to warn the attacking militia that they were armed and dangerous

Answer 1

The correct answer is: to show the attacking militia that they were friends of the whites.

At the Sand Creek Massacre in 1864, some Native Americans displayed the American flag to signal that they were friendly and seeking peace, although the militia attacked them regardless.