North American Indian Wars

The North American Indian Wars were a series of conflicts between Indigenous tribes and European-American settlers and government forces from the 1600s to the late 1800s. These wars arose as settlers expanded westward, encroaching on Native lands, leading to resistance by tribes seeking to defend their territories, culture, and way of life. Key conflicts include the Pontiac’s Rebellion, the Plains Wars, and the Apache Wars. Ultimately, U.S. government efforts resulted in the forced removal and confinement of many tribes to reservations, ending extensive traditional Indigenous resistance but significantly impacting Native communities and cultures.