Western confederacy

The Western Confederacy was a coalition formed in the early 19th century by Native American tribes, primarily in the Great Plains, to resist U.S. expansion and retain their lands. It included tribes like the Cheyenne, Sioux, and Arapaho. The confederacy united these groups to coordinate their efforts against military forces encroaching on their territories. While it demonstrated a collective Native resistance during periods like the Sioux Wars, it ultimately faced challenges from U.S. military power and internal disagreements, leading to its decline as Native tribes were forcibly relocated or subdued.