APACHE WAR LEADER (GERONIMO) ; NATIVE AMERICANS

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The legend who first inhabited the American continent is Apache
They are Native American people, here called Native American or Indians.
The first settlers of the territory that is now the United States comes from the Indian tribe, they find America and live in a sermon.
For Indians, feathers are not just decorations but they have a high spiritual meaning, trust, appreciation, strength, wisdom, strength, freedom and more. They believe that the Eagles have a special relationship with Heaven because they fly very close. The eagle is the king of all birds because it flies very high and has the ability to see better than other birds. When the Indians get their feathers, it is a symbol of giving from "up". The most popular tribal heads of Indians are the War Bonnet made by Native American with silver berkelir design.

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Not all indian people can freely wear feathers on their heads. These headdress hairs are a gift to those who have done bold acts of heroism on the battlefield. For example, an Indian who gets the feathers of the Golden Eagles who are deeply adored because he performed the most courageous act of war. The award of this feather as a crown will also be held by giving a red color to the person as a token of appreciation for his courageous actions.

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Geronimo is an Indian Native American (APACHE) tribal leader from the Apache tribe who fought against the occupation of Apache land by European settlers.
The last chief of the Indian tribe who led the resistance against the "white man" was Geronimo (1829-1909) of the Chiricahua Apache tribe. He led the attack from the southwestern state to Mexico. Eventually he was caught and exiled to Florida. Then he was released and became a renowned national figure.

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The Apache War occurred in the 19th century between the United States military with many tribes in the northwestern United States. This war lasted from 1851, with the arrival of the United States settler, until 1886, the year when Geronimo surrendered. However, the Apache attacks on American settlers continued until 1900. Some historians classify Apache with Navajo together because of similar languages ​​and cultures.

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Geronimo is actually not why with the arrival of the European settlers. It's just that there was one moment in which he decided to become a fighter and end up bothering the migrants. At that time, in 1858, when a Mexican soldier massacred his family, including his wife, mother and three children. Geronimo was furious and determined to take revenge. Geronimo's struggle begins with revenge for the death of his closest people. Approximately 28 years he was attacking. Not only involve Mexico alone but also the Americans. Geronimo is known to be very slick and intelligent. Once when he and his army of about 38 people, managed to escape from the pursuit of 8 thousand soldiers combined Mexican and American. Unfortunately, Geronimo surrendered at the end of his struggle. However, he regrets doing so. Toward his death, he said, "I should not give up, I should keep fighting even though I'm the last person."

Reference :
https://id.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geronimo

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