What was the official reason for attempting to arrest Sitting Bull?
Treaty violation
Horse theft
Fear of Ghost Dance
Assault on an officer
Answer
The Ghost Dance, a spiritual movement among Native American tribes in the late 19th century, sparked concerns among US authorities who feared its potential to unite tribes and incite resistance against colonial expansion. In response, the US government sought to apprehend Sitting Bull, a prominent Hunkpapa Lakota leader believed to be influential in the movement.
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