In What Decade Did the Massacre at Wounded Knee Occur

question 52

Multiple Choice

In what decade did the Massacre at Wounded Knee occur?

• A) 1710
• B) 1850
• C) 1950
• D) 1890

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Definitions:

Pectoralis Major

A large muscle in the front of the chest that attaches to the shoulder and sternum, involved in movements of the shoulder and arm.

Deltoid

Refers to the triangular muscle on the shoulder, involved in arm movements and known for its shape.

Circular Sphincter

A circular muscle that constricts or dilates to regulate the passage of substances through an opening in the body, such as the pyloric sphincter in the digestive system.

Peristalsis

The involuntary constriction and relaxation of the muscles of the intestine or another canal, creating wavelike movements that push the contents forward.