The Plains Sioux and U.S. Colonialism from Lewis and Clark to Wounded Knee

Through the lens of colonial theory, this analysis explores the complex dynamics between the Plains Sioux and the United States during the 1800s. It delves into significant events like the Oregon Trail and the lives of figures such as Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull, while also uncovering lesser-known aspects of Sioux history and culture. By emphasizing Sioux perspectives, the book illustrates their creative responses to U.S. expansion and the diminishing autonomy of their communities, culminating in a fresh interpretation of the Wounded Knee massacre.