What caused the violent events at wounded knee in December 1890? Select all that apply.
-Sioux leaders were planning an armed uprising against the army
-Cheyenne and Sioux fought over good supplies at the reservations
-Ghost Dance rituals stirred fears among government officials
-US Troops want to disarm a band of Sioux Indians seeking protection at a reservation
"Ghost Dance rituals stirred fears among government officials": During this time, an Indian prophet named Wovoka, which was the founder of the Ghost Dance religion proclaimed that Jesus Christ had returned to Earth in the form of a Native American and he would raise all believers above the Earth. Many Indians from the "Great Basin" and "Plains" Tribes, who were followers of Wovoka started performing this dance. This alarmed US officials, who thought this could be a prelude to an attack and decided to take some chiefs into custody.
"US Troops want to disarm a band of Sioux Indians seeking protection at a reservation": After the violent events which led to the killing of the chief "Sitting Bull" during his detention, many Indians sought refuge at the Standing Rock reservation, where chief "Spotted Elk" was located.
