Historical Events tagged with "apache"

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Military & Warfare

Geronimo Surrenders to General Miles

September 4th, 1886 138 years ago

Geronimo, a leader of the Apache, surrenders to U.S. General Nelson Miles in Arizona after a three-decade conflict against American expansion. His surrender marks a critical point in the struggles of Native Americans in the Southwest. This decision signifies the end of the testing resistance by the Apache against the encroaching settlers and the U.S. military. The events leading to his surrender highlight the tensions between Native Americans and the federal government over land, resources, and autonomy.

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Military & Warfare

Camp Grant Massacre in Arizona Territory

April 30th, 1871 153 years ago

A violent confrontation occurred in the Arizona Territory, where a group of armed settlers attacked an Apache camp near Camp Grant. The assault led to the death of many residents, primarily women and children. The settlers were driven by revenge for prior raids by Apache groups, resulting in a devastating response. This incident exemplified the ongoing tension between settlers and Native American tribes during this period.

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