The American Indian Wars were a series of conflicts between European settlers and various Native American tribes in North America, primarily from the 17th to the late 19th centuries. These wars arose as settlers expanded westward, leading to disputes over land, resources, and sovereignty. Notable conflicts include the Pequot War, the Sioux Wars, and the Apache Wars. These wars often resulted in significant loss of life and displacement for Native American communities. The U.S. government frequently employed military force to assert control over territories, leading to treaties that were often broken, further escalating tensions between settlers and Indigenous peoples.