Videos tagged with Lakota People

This video provides a historical overview of the Wounded Knee Massacre, detailing the events leading up to it, including the Ghost Dance movement and government misinterpretations. It describes the disarmament and subsequent indiscriminate firing by the US Army's Seventh Cavalry, utilizing Springfield Trapdoor rifles and Hotchkiss cannons, resulting in a significant loss of Lakota lives. The narrative emphasizes the tragic consequences of government actions and the historical context of Native American rights.