Conflict between white settlers and Native Americans along the frontier in 1820 arose primarily due to land disputes. As white settlers moved westward, they encroached upon territories that Native American groups had lived on for generations. The settlers, supported by a growing population and superior weaponry, often pressured Native Americans to relinquish their lands. In response, various Native American tribes, such as the Seminole in Florida, resisted these incursions and fought back against the U.S. Army to defend their territories and way of life. This tension over land and resources was a significant source of conflict during this period.
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This map shows the location of various Native American groups in 1820.
Why was there conflict between white settlers and Native American along the frontier?
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Settlers with a larger population and more weapons attacked Native Americans
them to give up their land. In response, some Native American groups
settlement like the Seminole in Florida who began fighting the U.S. Army.
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