At which significant battle was the Ghost Dance movement crushed?

The Ghost Dance movement was notably crushed at the Battle of Wounded Knee, which took place on December 29, 1890. This battle marked a tragic and significant event in U.S. history, as it represented the culmination of tensions between the U.S. government and Native American tribes, particularly the Lakota Sioux. The Ghost Dance was a spiritual movement that among other things, sought to restore Native American culture and bring about a return of the buffalo, as well as the removal of white settlers from their lands.

At Wounded Knee, U.S. troops were sent to suppress the movement, fearing it could lead to unrest among Native Americans. The situation escalated, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of Lakota people, including women and children, and was emblematic of the broader conflicts and tragic consequences of U.S. policy toward Native Americans during this period. The significance of this battle is often viewed within the broader context of American expansion and the violent suppression of indigenous peoples’ cultures and rights.

In contrast, the other battles listed—Little Bighorn, Sand Creek, and Fort Laramie—while significant in their own rights, are not directly associated with the suppression of the Ghost Dance movement. The Battle of Little Bighorn