The impact of the Wounded Knee massacre in 1890 was profound and multifaceted, marking a tragic culmination of conflicts between Native Americans and the U.S. government. The massacre, where U.S. soldiers killed around 300 Lakota Sioux men, women, and children, symbolized the brutal end of the Indian Wars and highlighted the dire consequences of U.S. policies toward Native Americans. It devastated the Lakota community and left a legacy of grief and resistance. The event is also remembered as a critical moment in Native American history, galvanizing future advocacy for Indigenous rights and contributing to the growing awareness and recognition of Native American issues in the U.S.