Plains Wars

The Plains Wars were a series of conflicts from the early 19th to early 20th centuries between Native American tribes and the U.S. government. They arose as settlers and the government sought to claim land in the Great Plains for farming, mining, and settlement, threatening indigenous territories and ways of life. Native tribes resisted these incursions through warfare, negotiation, and adaptation. These conflicts led to many atrocities, forced removals, and the eventual confinement of Native peoples to reservations, significantly impacting their cultures and populations. The Plains Wars are a crucial chapter in the broader context of westward expansion and Native American history.