Echoes of Tragedy: Becket to Wounded Knee

This chapter examines the brutal assassination of Thomas Becket alongside the tragic Wounded Knee Massacre, exploring the context of U.S. campaigns against Plains Indians. The discussion highlights the cultural and spiritual struggles of the Lakota Sioux amid the detrimental impacts of settler expansion, leading to the tragic events at Wounded Knee. The narrative reflects on the broader implications of these historical events and the ongoing struggles faced by Native Americans in the wake of such atrocities.