Research Paper On Geronimo

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“The soldiers never explained to the government when an Indian was wronged, but reported the misdeeds of the Indians”. Geronimo fought for his people.Geronimo was known for fighting for his people’s right and freedom. Geronimo impacted the citizens of the United States because he fought for his people's right, he became famous for a good cause, and got his people free.

Geronimo was born in June 1829,in Arizona in the upper part of the Gila River. Goyathlay is Geronimo’s real name.Geronimo came from the Mexicans because they could not say Goyathlay so they called him Geronimo and Geronimo became his new name. Goyathlay means “the one who yawns”. 1904 was the year his wife,mother and three kids were killed by the Mexicans. Geronimo first

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