The Wounded Knee Incident occurred on December 29, 1890, when U.S. Army troops confronted a group of Lakota Sioux near Wounded Knee Creek in South Dakota. The situation escalated, leading to the deaths of around 300 Native Americans, including women and children, as well as 25 soldiers. This tragic event marked the end of the Indian Wars and highlighted the tensions between the U.S. government and Native American tribes. The incident stemmed from a combination of factors, including the U.S. government's efforts to suppress the Ghost Dance movement, which the Lakota believed would restore their way of life. The massacre at Wounded Knee is often seen as a symbol of the broader struggles faced by Native Americans during this period of American history.