Wounded Knee massacre
Wounded Knee massacre was a conflict between the Great Sioux nation and United States. It occurred on 29th December 1890 and caused the death of many men, women and children. The event took place in Wounded Knee Creek southern of Dakota. The US troops surrounded Lakota, an encampment, and intended to escort Sioux to the rail road so as to be transported to Nebraska (Lyman, et al 1993). The Sioux had agreed to comply with the demands of the US army but they failed to fulfill their promises afterwards. The US troops confronted them so as to disarm them and ensure they comply with their requirements. Some of the Sioux failed to surrender their weapons. One of the members of the Lakota Sioux was deaf and could not hear the instructions of the US army. The US army opened fire indiscriminately killing many people. The few Sioux who remained were killed by the US troops. At the end of the massacre, 146 Lakota Sioux people were killed and 25 US armies were killed. 150 Lakota Sioux managed to run away while others died later from the wounds of the guns. The massacre caused the dead of many men, women and children. The massacre has been recorded in the US army history since it was the only one of its kind which has occurred at a close range (Kipp, 2004).
What this tragic event represents in the United States history
This event shows that the US army is always ready to negotiate peacefully. The army had an agreement with the Sioux to leave the area due to the laws that were being enacted by the government. The US congress had divided the area and wanted to separate the people living there. A peaceful negotiation had been done but the Lakota Sioux failed to honor their promise (Kipp, 2004).
The US army uses force when circumstances dictate so. The army wanted to fulfill the requirements of the law that had been passed on by the congress. The failure of the Lakota Sioux made the army to use force to enforce the law. The disobedience of some Sioux to surrender their arms led to the attack by the US army officers (Kipp, 2004).
Over the history, the US army has made attempts to achieve their goals despite the resistance from opponents. All people who were present became victims of the massacre since the army had started the fight and they had to accomplish their duty fully, causing the witnessed deaths (Lyman, et al 1993).
The massacre was recorded in history since it was the only one which involved a fight at close range. The US army attacks from a long distance. This enables the army officers to plan their attack and to avoid counter attack which may cause death to their officers. This massacre caused death of 25 US army officers due to the attack at a close range (Jacqueline, et al 1865).
The Wounded Knee Massacre was a historic event that was recorded in the books of history. This is because it involved fight at a close range. The conclusion that can be drawn from this event is that the army should attack at a long distance. The army should use all means to enforce the laws of the government.
What this tragic event represents in the United States history
This event shows that the US army is always ready to negotiate peacefully. The army had an agreement with the Sioux to leave the area due to the laws that were being enacted by the government. The US congress had divided the area and wanted to separate the people living there. A peaceful negotiation had been done but the Lakota Sioux failed to honor their promise (Kipp, 2004).
The US army uses force when circumstances dictate so. The army wanted to fulfill the requirements of the law that had been passed on by the congress. The failure of the Lakota Sioux made the army to use force to enforce the law. The disobedience of some Sioux to surrender their arms led to the attack by the US army officers (Kipp, 2004).
Over the history, the US army has made attempts to achieve their goals despite the resistance from opponents. All people who were present became victims of the massacre since the army had started the fight and they had to accomplish their duty fully, causing the witnessed deaths (Lyman, et al 1993).
The massacre was recorded in history since it was the only one which involved a fight at close range. The US army attacks from a long distance. This enables the army officers to plan their attack and to avoid counter attack which may cause death to their officers. This massacre caused death of 25 US army officers due to the attack at a close range (Jacqueline, et al 1865).
The Wounded Knee Massacre was a historic event that was recorded in the books of history. This is because it involved fight at a close range. The conclusion that can be drawn from this event is that the army should attack at a long distance. The army should use all means to enforce the laws of the government.
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