Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
Armed conflicts between the United States military and Native American tribes over land, resources, and sovereignty during westward expansion, particularly from the 1860s-1890s.
AP course connection
Topic 6.2: 6.2 Westward Expansion: Economic Development