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

Focusing on the colonial theory, the book offers a fresh perspective on 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 iconic figures such as Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull, while also exploring lesser-known aspects of Sioux culture and history. By emphasizing Sioux viewpoints, the analysis reveals their adaptive responses to U.S. expansion and the eventual constraints on their autonomy, culminating in a new interpretation of the Wounded Knee massacre.