The Battle of Wounded Knee took place on December 29, 1890, in South Dakota. It was a tragic confrontation between the United States Army and the Lakota Sioux tribe. The conflict arose from tensions over land, resources, and the U.S. government's policies towards Native Americans. The Lakota were performing a spiritual ceremony called the Ghost Dance, which aimed to restore their way of life and bring back the buffalo. During the battle, soldiers surrounded a group of Lakota, leading to chaos and violence. Over 250 Native Americans, including women and children, were killed, marking a devastating end to the Indian Wars. This event is often seen as a symbol of the harsh treatment of Native Americans by the U.S. government.