What event is often referred to as the 'last of Indian wars'?

The event often referred to as the 'last of the Indian wars' is the Battle of Wounded Knee, which took place on December 29, 1890. This conflict marked the end of armed Native American resistance against U.S. government policies and military actions. The battle occurred when U.S. Army troops intervened during a confrontation with the Lakota Sioux, leading to significant loss of life, particularly among the Native American population, including women and children.

The Battle of Wounded Knee has been recognized not only for its immediate effects but also as a symbolic closure to the long series of conflicts between Native Americans and the United States government. It exemplified the culmination of over a century of aggressive U.S. expansionism into Native American territories, resulting in the systematic displacement and suffering of tribal nations.

In contrast, the Battle of Little Bighorn was a significant conflict in the 1870s and, while impactful, was not the final confrontation. The signing of the Dawes Act was a legislative measure aimed at assimilating Native Americans into American society but did not entail direct conflict. The Ghost Dance Movement, which emerged in the late 19th century as a spiritual revival among Native American tribes, was associated with an attempt to resist enc