Which of the following was a major difference between the occupations of Alcatraz in 1969 and Wounded Knee in 1973? Only the occupation of Alcatraz was meant to protest broken treaties. Only the occupation of Wounded Knee resulted in the deaths of several people. Only the occupation of Wounded Knee took place on federal property. Only the occupation of Alcatraz was held at a place that was a symbol of American Indian suffering.

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Dominique Ho

28 March, 12:47

Which of the following was a major difference between the occupations of Alcatraz in 1969 and Wounded Knee in 1973? Only the occupation of Alcatraz was meant to protest broken treaties. Only the occupation of Wounded Knee resulted in the deaths of several people. Only the occupation of Wounded Knee took place on federal property. Only the occupation of Alcatraz was held at a place that was a symbol of American Indian suffering.

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Madalyn Gallagher · Answer 1

The answer is Only the occupation of Wounded Knee resulted in the deaths of several people. The occupation of Alcatraz was inhabitants of Alcatraz island for the purpose of raising awareness about the unfair treatment of the American Indians and no deaths occurred. At the Massacre of Wounded Knee an estimated 150 Indians were killed not to mention U. S. soldiers.