The Plains Tribes Began Performing the Ghost Dance in 1889

question 22

Multiple Choice

The Plains tribes began performing the Ghost Dance in 1889 to

• A) make the white people disappear.
• B) prepare for battle at Wounded Knee.
• C) bring about peace with the white people.
• D) honor those who died from smallpox.

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