The Navajo Indians
THE NAVAJO INDIANS
The Dineh, or "The People," as the Navajo call themselves, migrated to the Southwest from the North around the 15th century. They were first noticed by other people between the 14th and 15th century, between the Champa and upper San Juan rivers.
The Spaniards brought sheep and horses which the Navajo used for their nomadic lifestyle. It is thought that the Navajo originally consisted of four clans and today has expanded to include over 60.
The introduction of Anglo Americans soon led to a treaty between Navajos and the United States Government. The army held all the Navajo people responsible for all treaty promises, instead of recognizing them as distinct tribal units who made differing decisions. Finally the army decided to gather all the Navajo people and send them to Fort Sumner. Kit Carson rounded up the Navajos, though many hid near such locations as Canyon de Chelly and Navajo Mountain. The Navajo refused to surrender, even though Carson......
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