Geronimo

The Native Americans and the settlers of European descent had conflict because the Apaches, an Indian tribe, had resisted white colonization in their homeland in the Southwest. The conflict led to many battles and turned the land into turmoil and bloodshed. The Apaches look to their leader, Geronimo, to lead them to victory and establish their territory. Geronimo had gained valuable war experience and leadership in prior battles and war with the Mexicans. That experience was proved not enough to carry his people to the promise land as Geronimo would eventually surrender.
The summer of 1858 was when the war between the Indian tribe and the Mexicans began. One late afternoon, while camped in a Mexican town called Kaskiyeh, the Apaches were ambushed by the Mexicans. The Mexican troops had killed all the warriors of the guard, captured all their ponies, secured their arms, destroyed their supplies and killed many of the women and children including Geronimo’s wife and three kids. This led to the fire and determination that turned Geronimo from a peaceful Indian into a strong and bold warrior. Felt like there was nothing left to live for, Geronimo stop at nothing for revenge.
The following year, led by Geronimo and other leaders, the Apaches had avenged the massacre of Kaskiyeh. Although many Apaches were satisfied with the victory, Geronimo desired for more revenge. Over the next few years, Geronimo often invaded Mexican territory and killed many of their people. Geronimo typic...

Geronimo

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