Multiple Choice Question

Question

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The Ghost Dance movement finally reached Lakota Sioux in 1890. The beliefs associated with the movement gave the Sioux hope for a brighter future. Unfortunately, the rituals frightened US soldiers and settlers in South Dakota, who feared the movement would spark a rebellion. A group of Sioux left their reservation because they were concerned about being attacked by these soldiers and settlers. When they were confronted by the US Army, the army demanded the Sioux surrender their weapons. However, a single shot was fired and, upon hearing the shot, soldiers reacted by firing on the Sioux.

The US soldiers killed nearly 300 men, women, and children. What event is described in the passage?

A.
the Battle of Little Bighorn, which initiated the Plains Wars between the United States and various American Indian groups

B.
the Wounded Knee Massacre, which marked the last major confrontation in the war waged by the US government against the Plains Indians

C.
the Battle of Little Bighorn, which marked the last major confrontation in the war waged by the US government against the Plains Indians

D.
the Wounded Knee Massacre, which initiated the Plains Wars between the United States and various American Indian groups

Answer 1

The event described in the passage is:

B. the Wounded Knee Massacre, which marked the last major confrontation in the war waged by the US government against the Plains Indians.