Widespread Conflict

Definition

Widespread conflict refers to intense and frequent clashes between Native Americans and European settlers that occurred throughout colonial America. These conflicts often involved violence, territorial disputes, and cultural clashes.

Related terms

Treaty: A formal agreement between different groups or nations that outlines specific terms for peace or cooperation.

Manifest Destiny: The belief held by many Americans in the 19th century that it was their destiny to expand across the continent, often leading to conflicts with Native American tribes.

Indian Removal Act: A law passed in 1830 under President Andrew Jackson that authorized the removal of Native American tribes from their ancestral lands in the southeastern United States.