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Apache Wars
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The Apache Wars were a series of armed conflicts between the United States Army and various Apache tribal confederations fought in the southwestern United States between 1849 and 1886, though minor hostilities continued until as late as 1924. After the Mexican-American War in 1846, the United States annexed territory from Mexico that was home to both settlers and Apache tribes. Conflicts continued as American settlers came into traditional Apache lands to raise livestock and crops and to mine minerals.
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YearThe source gives only the start year, 1849, never a specific day; event-date is left empty rather than guessed (ruling 678). LocationSouthwestern United States 1 Cross-Tradition Connections
Participant
Geronimo was a leading Apache war leader whose final 1886 surrender is generally considered to mark the end of the wars.
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1. Wikipedia: Apache Wars
WikipediaIntroductionQuote, Introduction
The Apache Wars were a series of armed conflicts between the United States Army and various Apache tribal confederations fought in the southwest between 1849 and 1886, though minor hostilities continued until as late as 1924.
1. Wikipedia: Apache Wars
1. Wikipedia: Apache Wars
WikipediaParticipant: Geronimo, Lead sectionQuote, Participant: Geronimo, Lead section
In 1886, the U.S. Army put over 5,000 soldiers in the field to fight, which resulted in the surrender of Geronimo and 30 of his followers. This is generally considered the end of the Apache Wars.
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