Apache Tribe
Location
The Apache tribe lived in the great plains of Texas.
Food
Apache men hunted buffalo, deer, antelope, and small game, while women gathered nuts, seeds, and fruit from the environment around them. Although most Apache people were not farmers, the Apaches still used to eat corn frequently.
Customs/Traditions
Apaches were organized into bands that traveled, hunted and fought together
Were skilled horsemen and often teamed up when hunting buffalo.
Were skilled horsemen and often teamed up when hunting buffalo.
Struggles
---The Apaches were defeated and their land was seized, causing them to move onward to areas like New Mexico and Arizona. Still others went even more southward into Texas and parts of Mexico.
---As things progressed, however, raids began to take place that included the slaughter of their people and the theft of their goods and livestock.
---As things progressed, however, raids began to take place that included the slaughter of their people and the theft of their goods and livestock.
Accomplishments
---Around the 1730s, the Apache Indians began to battle with the Spaniards. The battles were long and bloody, and often resulted in many deaths. Finally in 1743 a Spanish leader agreed to designate areas of Texas for the Apaches to live, easing the battle over land. In a ceremony in 1749, an Apache chief buried a hatchet to symbolize that the fighting was over, thus the term we use today, “bury the hatchet.”
--- As time went on, the Apache Indians developed a strong bond with the white men of the area. At first relationships were strong, and the Apache felt protected.
--- As time went on, the Apache Indians developed a strong bond with the white men of the area. At first relationships were strong, and the Apache felt protected.