U.S.-Native American conflict

Definition

U.S.-Native American conflict refers to the series of conflicts and tensions between Native American tribes and the United States government, particularly during periods of territorial expansion driven by Manifest Destiny. These conflicts often involved disputes over land ownership, resources, and attempts at assimilation.

Related terms

Indian Removal Act: This act authorized the forced removal of Native American tribes from their ancestral lands in the southeastern United States to areas west of the Mississippi River.

Trail of Tears: It refers to the forced relocation of Cherokee Indians from Georgia to present-day Oklahoma in 1838-1839, resulting in thousands of deaths due to harsh conditions.

Battle of Little Bighorn: Also known as Custer's Last Stand, this battle took place in 1876 between Lakota Sioux warriors led by Sitting Bull and General George Custer's Seventh Cavalry. It resulted in a major defeat for Custer and his troops.