Geronimo

The film, Geronimo: An American Legend, was based on Geronimo, a Chiricahua Apache from the Bedonkohe band born in 1829 in the American Southwest. He was a skilled hunter and led raids on surrounding enemy villages. He resented Mexicans because they killed his mother, wife, and three children. The American government acquired land that belonged to Apache tribes through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848. Americans who settled in this area were attacked by the Apache. In 1874 after years of guerilla warfare, the Chiricahua were moved onto a Chiricahua reservation with their leader, Cochise, agreeing with the peaceful move. After the death of their leader, the US government moved the Chiricahua to a Apache reservation in San Carlos. Geronimo…

Geronimo: A True American The brave Bedonkohe Apache leader Geronimo was able to accomplish many astonishing feats before he died at the age of seventy-nine in 1909. Some of these achievements include continuing his journey of bettering the lives of his people despite his own family being murdered when he was only twenty-nine (27). Geronimo fully embodies the hard-working and no excuses attitude that many Americans strive for. Geronimo in many ways possesses the same moral code and ideas that…

taught almost the same things as the boys were. The Apache people lived in Wickiups, a hut made by Native North Americans of the southwestern United States by covering a framework of arched poles with mats of bark, grass, or branches. Wickiups were put up by the women, but some Apache families lived in buffalo hide tepees. The Apaches were also very involved in their religious beliefs. They held many special ceremonies. These ceremonies tended to involve supernatural beings, such as spirits.…

Geronimo was a prominent leader of the Chiricahua Apache Tribe and the leader of the Apache Wars. He is famous for taking his men with him and going rogue as well as being a known “celebrity” after the wars. Throughout his life he battled for the right to Indian Land. Geronimo fought against the Reservation System and continued to fight and flee until the Closing of the Frontier, when this came into effect Geronimo surrendered. Geronimo explains that the white men came into their existence…

Born June 16, 1829 near Gila river in modern day New Mexico, Geronimo was born. His birth name was Goyahkla which means “one who yawns”. He was born to Taklishim whom was the son of chief Mahko of the Be-don-ko-he apache tribe, and his mother was Juana, another full blood Apache. Geronimo never saw his grandfather and was told storys about his impressive peaceful lifestyle and strong physique. He was also told stories of spanish atrocities against natives and how they forced the Apaches to their…

“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…

Geronimo (Apache chief) leads attacks into Mexico. The U.S. then places soldiers near his reservation, so Geronimo and some of his people escape to their stronghold in Mexico and build an army. Geronimo flees the reservation again when he hears rumors he is going to be arrested. Then the U.S. army sends a large force against Geronimo's 24 men. He surrenders and is sent to prison in Florida. He dies on a reservation as a prisoner of war. Little Wolf (Northern−Cheyenne chief) who helps lead a…

One of the most famous leaders from the Apache tribe is Geronimo. After the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, the Anglo-Americans set limits on where the Apaches could live. Geronimo and the Apache had other ideas. Geronimo was one of the most famous leaders from the one of the many Apache tribes. He was the leader of the Chiricahua Apaches Indians. “He defended his land and people from attacks by settlers and soldiers in Mexico and southwestern United States during the 1870’s…

“I cannot think that we are useless or God would not have created us.” This is what Geronimo said when he was captured by American soldiers. He is regarded as a hero by many Native Americans and u.s citizens. He changed the U.S. in many ways by raising hope for all the other Native Americans facing persecution by the Mexican and American people. Geronimo impacted the citizens of the U.S. because he showed courage, compassion, and determination. The reason Geronimo started his long and…

When you hear the name Geronimo many will be reminded of the great Apache warrior, but did you know that he was credited with the notion of being the last American Indian to hand over his gun to the white man? The times were very different then and Native Americans, especially the Apache tribe that Geronimo belonged to, were not happy with their land being taken from them. Geronimo was a visionary leader and wanted his vision to come true, however he was also an unethical leader and did not take…