Last Battle: Causes and Effects of the Massacre at Wounded Knee

by Pamela Dell Narrated by Various Narrators

Overview

A few days after Christmas 1890, U.S. cavalry troops surrounded and fired on a band of Lakota Sioux near Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota. The Indians had already surrendered, but when someone fired a shot while the band was being disarmed, chaos broke out. No one knows for sure who fired that first shot, but in the end nearly 300 Lakota lay dead. The massacre at Wounded Knee marked the final conflict between the Sioux and the U.S. Army. How would it affect the lives of the Lakota and change the United States?

Editorial Reviews

School Library Journal

09/01/2015
Gr 3–5—Examining crucial moments in American Indian history, these installments start off with a brief description before providing comprehensible and detailed context. The organization is sound: bold headings make the causes and effect clear, while the maps and visuals further enrich the reading experience. The use of quotes from relevant historical figures is an additional plus. These are strong options for those looking to demonstrate the complexities of history in an approachable, user-friendly way.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940172641923
Publisher:	Capstone Press
Publication date:	08/10/2017
Series:	Cause and Effect: American Indian History
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

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