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The Wounded Knee Massacre and Its Lasting Impact
This video examines the tragic events leading to the Wounded Knee Massacre of 1890, including the Ghost Dance Movement, the death of Sitting Bull, and the violent clash between the U.S. Army and Chief Spotted Elk's followers. It...
Curated Video
The Treaties of Chicago and the Battle at Wounded Knee
Dr. Forrester describes the circumstances surrounding the Treaties of Chicago in 1821 and 1833. She then tells the sad tale of the Battle at Wounded Knee.
Crash Course
Westward Expansion
Take a closer look into the American movement to the wild west during the late nineteenth century and the drastic consequences this had for native populations. The video discusses the importance of the transcontinental railroad in...
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: Tahtonka!
An account of the Plains Indians and their buffalo culture, beginning with the pre-horse period up until the Ghost Dance movement and the tragic episode of Wounded Knee.