Geronimo

After the return of the 512 Chiricahua Apaches to the reservation, the government faced significant challenges managing them, particularly due to their contentious relationships with other tribes and the military. Geronimo was a notable figure, feared by many. Tensions arose between the War and Interior Departments regarding their control. General Crook, initially responsible for oversight, struggled against internal discord and the influence of a new Indian agent, leading to a revolt in May 1885. Ultimately, Crook’s strategies faced opposition, which precipitated further unrest among the Chiricahuas.