Question

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 alcatraz was held at a place that was a symbol of american indian suffering.

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• Option 1: Both occupations protested broken treaties, so this is incorrect.
• Option 2: The Wounded Knee occupation in 1973 did result in several deaths, while the Alcatraz occupation was non - violent.
• Option 3: Both places (Alcatraz and Wounded Knee) have connections to US history and Native American history, so this is incorrect.
• Option 4: Both Alcatraz (as a former prison where Native Americans felt oppressed) and Wounded Knee (site of past massacres) are symbols of Native American suffering, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

Only the occupation of Wounded Knee resulted in the deaths of several people.