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Powhatan Confederacy
A conflict lasting 12 years between the European colonists and the Natives, leaving many from both sides dead. Occurred after a period of peace. -
Pequot War
600-700 Natives were sacrificed or sold into slavery after the death of a colonist. -
King Philip's War
King Philip tried to drive the settlers out of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, causing the death of troops on both sides, including King Philip himself. (1675-1678) -
Pueblo Revolt
Pueblo Indians rebelled and drove away the Spanish settlers that had imprisoned/controlled them for over 80 years. The Spanish took over again after 12 years. (1680-1692) -
French and Indian Wars
From 1689 to 1748, there were many conflicts that make up this period of time, including King William's War, Queen Anne's War, and King George's War. The most well known period of conflict, however, is from 1754-1763, in which France entered British land in North America and attempted to overtake it, while Britain attempted to defend it. This period is known as both the 9 Year War and the 7 Year War, in different areas of the world. -
Tuscarora War
Many settlements in Northern Carolina were attacked by the Tuscarora Indians (led by Chief Hancock.) The raiders were defeated in 1713 by James Moore and Yamasee warriors. -
Yamasee War
A Yamasee led confederation attacked white settlements in their region, with the settlers nearing extinction (1715-1718) -
Pontiac's Conspiracy
The British were driven out of their posts (except for Detroit) by warrior chief Pontiac and his alliance, who stayed for 4-5 months before retreating to find food during the winter. -
Lord Dunmore's War
Lord Dunmore, the governor of Virginia sent 3,000 soldiers to attack the natives after many settlers and traders were raided by a group of tribes. 1,000 natives were defeated. -
Old Northwest Warfare
At the Battle of Fallen Timbers, the Americans won thanks to "Mad Anthony" Wayne, after experiencing two massive defeats. (1790-1794) -
Battle of Tippecanoe
William Henry Harrison's forces were attacked by The Prophet (brother of Tecumseh) and engaged in hand-to-hand combat before the natives were forced to flee. -
Creek War
Creek raiders attacked and massacred settlers in Fort Mims, causing Andrew Jackson's militiamen to defeat them. -
First Seminole War
Andrew Jackson attacked the Seminole in Florida, who were defending that land and the runaway slaves that resided there. Jackson was unable to defeat them, but Spain was forced to give up the land. (1816-1818) -
Black Hawk War
The Sauk and Fox tribes unsuccessfully attempted to move back to their homeland. Chief Black Hawk led the Sauk tribe. -
Second Seminole War
The Seminole again attempted to take back their land, under Chief Osceola. Osceola was captured and the Seminole were nearly wiped out. (1835-1842) -
Navajo Conflicts
The U.S. Army and the Navajo Indians consistently fought , leading to them being banished and forced to reside in a poor reservation far away from their home. (1849-1863) -
Sioux Wars
Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse were forced to defend their hunting grounds from invading settlers and prospectors. (1854-1890) -
Rogue River War
Rogue River Valley Indians were attacked, and survivors of the conflicts were forced to move to reservations. (1855-1856) -
Third Seminole War
Chief Billy Bowlegs and the Seminoles were forced to surrender after a final conflict against the U.S. The Seminoles were sent to Indian Territory in Oklahoma. (1855-1858) -
Apache Attacks
Geronimo, Cochise, and others led Apaches to attack outposts, due to dissatisfaction of reservation life. Geronimo surrendered in 1886, though others continued fighting until 1900. -
Ute Wars
Mormon settlers were overtaking Ute land, causing the Ute nation to fight back. (1865-1868, 1879) -
Modoc War
Followers of Captain Jack and Captain Jack himself held out against soldiers for 6 months before Captain Jack was hanged. 1872-1873 -
Red River War
The Arapaho, Comanche, Cheyenne, and Kiowa tribes are attacked by William T. Sherman and his campaign, lasting for 14 battles, before the tribes were forced to surrender. (1874-1875) -
Battle of the Rosebud
Reinforcements led by General George Cook, that would have aided Custer in the Battle of Little Bighorn, were thwarted by the Cheyenne and Lakota tribes, led by Crazy Horse. -
Battle of Little Bighorn
Sioux warriors were attacked by 250 soldiers under George A. Custer while on the Little Bighorn River. Custer's soldier's were severely outnumbered by the Sioux warriors, and all 250 were wiped out. -
Nez Percé War
During a 1,700 mile journey to Canada after being driven from their home, Chief Joseph and his tribe were forced to surrender to Nelson Miles' soldiers near the border. -
Wounded Knee Massacre
The U.S. Army killed a final band of Lakota (led by Big Foot) after they were trapped at Wounded Knee Creek, after the death of Sitting Bull.
