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  1. American Indian Wars - Wikipedia

    The American Indian Wars, also known as the American Frontier Wars, and the Indian Wars, was a conflict initially fought by European colonial empires, the United States, and briefly the Confederate …

  2. Indian Wars: Definition, Dates & Wounded Knee - HISTORY

    Mar 9, 2010 · But between 1622 and the late 19th century, a series of wars and skirmishes known as the Indian Wars took place between American Indians and European settlers, mainly over land control.

  3. What were the American Indian Wars? – History and Major Facts

    Oct 16, 2024 · The American Indian Wars, also known as the American Frontier Wars or Indian Wars, were a prolonged series of conflicts between Native American tribes and European colonial powers, …

  4. American Indian Wars: Timeline - HISTORY

    Oct 19, 2021 · For more than 250 years, as Europeans sought to control newly settled American land, wars raged between Native Americans and the frontiersmen who encroached on their territory, …

  5. Indian Wars List and Timeline - Legends of America

    Although confrontations with the Indians had occurred since the first European explorers and settlers set foot on American soil, the “ Indian War period” primarily occurred between 1866 and 1890.

  6. Before the Colonists: The Long History of Native American Tribal ...

    Jul 16, 2025 · Long before European settlers stepped onto North American shores, Native American tribes inhabited a continent woven with alliances, rivalries, and conflict. These societies cultivated …

  7. Indian Wars - New World Encyclopedia

    Indian Wars is the name generally used in the United States to describe a series of conflicts between the colonial or federal government and the indigenous peoples.

  8. The American Indian Wars: A Struggle for Land

    Explore the American Indian Wars: key battles, cultural impacts, and the struggle for land that shaped Native American history.

  9. 9 Best-Known Native American Wars | Conflicts That Shaped History

    Jul 1, 2023 · This comprehensive examination explores nine of the most significant Native American wars, analyzing their causes, strategies, outcomes, and legacies while centering Indigenous …

  10. Indian Wars, Battles & Massacres Across America

    Although confrontations with the Indians had been occurring since the first European explorers and settlers set foot on American soil, the “Indian War period” is primarily referred to as occurring …