15. The Ghost Dance Warriors: Spiritual Rebellion and Persecution
Followers of the Ghost Dance movement faced harsh persecution from authorities who viewed their spiritual practices as a threat and branded their resistance as criminal. For many Native communities, the Ghost Dance was both a spiritual revival and a form of rebellion against cultural erasure. The movement’s followers blurred the lines between peaceful protest and armed defiance, culminating in tragic events like Wounded Knee. Their struggle is documented in resources such as PBS’s Wounded Knee.
