The Wounded Knee refers to a significant event in American history that took place on December 29, 1890, at the Wounded Knee Creek in South Dakota. It involved the massacre of approximately 300 members of the Lakota Sioux tribe by the U.S. Army. This tragic incident marked the end of the Indian Wars and highlighted the tensions between Native Americans and the U.S. government. The massacre occurred during a time of great unrest and conflict over land and resources. The Lakota Sioux were practicing the Ghost Dance, a spiritual movement aimed at restoring their way of life. The U.S. Army's response to this movement led to the violent confrontation at Wounded Knee, which remains a symbol of the struggles faced by Native Americans.