The "Ghost Dance" movement finally reached Lakota Sioux in 1890. The beliefs associated with the movement gave the Sioux hope for a brighter future. Unfortunately, the rituals frightened soldiers and settlers in South Dakota, who feared the movement would spark a rebellion. A group of Sioux left their reservation because they were concerned about being attacked by these soldiers and settlers. When they were confronted by the US Army, the army demanded the Sioux surrender their weapons and a single shot was fired. Upon hearing the shot, soldiers reacted by firing on the Sioux. The soldiers killed nearly 300 men, women, and children. 21 Which event is described in the text above?

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