The Wounded Knee Massacre was the last major armed conflict between the Lakota Sioux and the US. After the death of Sitting Bull, a band of Sioux, led by Big Foot, fled into the badlands, where they were captured by the 7th Cavalry on Dec. 28, 1890. On Dec. 29, the Sioux were ordered disarmed. During the tension that ensued, a weapon discharged, US troops opened fire, and within minutes almost 200 men, women, and children were dead.... More • http://encyclopedia. ... e+Massacre View • Books • Images • Videos • Search Related • Massacres • 1890s • Indians • Industrial Revolution • Native American • South Dakota • USA • War Crime • All Events