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Summary: Geronimo and the Apache Resistance

The Myth about Geronimo portrays him as an implacable savage, but in reality he is a man that risked everything including his family, his land, his home, and his way of life to fight for his beliefs. He is said to have magical powers. He can see into the future, walk without leaving any footprints, and he can even hold off the dawn to protect his own.

Geronimo is a Cheewakawa Apache, and for twenty-five years this warrior has defied federal authority with his band of thirty-seven followers. The Cheewakawa are nomadic hunters, gatherers, and warriors that call themselves "the people." It is believed that there is a single Apache Nation, but there are, rather, many single groups spread across the Southwest. One of these groups is the Cheewakawa Apache. They fight only to survive and defend the rights of their land, they never want war. The Apache do not permit any challenges to the rights of their land.

Geronimo is also falsely believed to be a warrior chief, when in fact, he is a Medicine Man and the influential mentor of Nichee the true hereditary leader of their people. Geronimo is a holy man with access to the supernatural power in the land. The Apache are inseparable

Apache descendant, Anita Lester, explains that the American Settlers and Indians are now friends and that the Apache are curious about the settlers. The settlers come in search of mining prospects and hunting. These actions, overdone, lead to conflict between the settlers and the Apache. Treaties are constantly violated by lawless elements in the white population, for "a good Indian" is "a dead Indian." Where as with the Apache, your word is your life. The Apache are an obstacle in the path of the white exploitation of the land. In 1861, and the Apache country is collapsing and war is eminent. In 1871, General William Orey leads 100 men against the camp of the Apache. At this point, the Apache are no longer as safe as the settlers. This camp grand massacre set up by Orey creates public outrage, and the government reacts with a new policy that hopefully secures the white and Indian alike. A year later in 1872, the government wants the Cheewakawa to farm land, but the land is desolate, baron, and thus, useless. Instead, the Apache asked for cattle, but are given nothing. Inspite of near of starvation, they still manage to keep the peace. However, in 1876, a new federal policy closes the Cheewakawa reservation and sends them to war at Fort Bowie. Because of this Geronimo escapes to Mexico, and within a months time manages to kill sixty-eight settlers and become a wanted man in New Mexico. He is temporarily captured and sent to San Carlos. There, he escapes with 400 of his people and flee to Sierra Madre. Sierra Madre is where Gernimo encounters General Crooke. Crooke is a different kind of militia who treats Indians with respect; for example, he does not lie

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Category: History