What was one of the main reasons for the occupation of Wounded Knee in 1973?
The Legacy of Wounded Knee and Ongoing Indigenous Struggles

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To celebrate Indigenous culture
To support the U.S. government's policies
To protest the treatment of Indigenous people on reservations
To demand more land for reservations
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What is the purpose of the Remove the Stain Act introduced in 2019?
To honor the soldiers of the Wounded Knee Massacre
To revoke the Medals of Honor given to soldiers involved in the Wounded Knee Massacre
To provide financial aid to Indigenous communities
To establish new reservations
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Who is Deb Haaland and what is her significance in the context of the Remove the Stain Act?
A historian who documented the Wounded Knee Massacre
A soldier awarded a Medal of Honor
An Indigenous activist who led the Wounded Knee occupation
One of the first Indigenous women in Congress and a co-sponsor of the Remove the Stain Act
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Why did the Sioux refuse the monetary compensation offered by the U.S. government?
They prioritized reclaiming their land over financial compensation
They were unaware of the offer
They believed the amount was too small
They wanted to negotiate for more money
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What is the broader significance of understanding historical events like the American Indian Wars?
To maintain historical records
To ignore the past and focus on the present
To learn from past mistakes and improve the future
To celebrate past victories
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