The Apache Wars

The Apache Wars were a series of conflicts between the United States and various Apache tribes from the 1860s to the 1880s. These wars were primarily about land and control in the Southwest U.S., as settlers encroached on Apache territory. Key figures included leaders like Geronimo and Cochise, who resisted U.S. military efforts to force their people onto reservations. The wars involved skirmishes, raids, and military campaigns, ultimately leading to the forced relocation of many Apache people, significantly impacting their culture and way of life. The conflicts highlighted broader tensions between indigenous nations and U.S. expansionism.