Cochise Essays

  • Apaches Research Project

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    conquer the land of the Natives, if there would have been respect and honesty, and the many treaties made would have been honored, then these massacres would have been prevented and it would have been a dramatically different story.  Chiricahua Chief, Cochise, was one of the few people to realize that peace was the only way his people and the people around him could survive (Hoxie 1).  Honesty and respect was his method to come to an agreement. If more people had followed his example, what we know now

  • Geronimo

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    A young Apache at the time, Geronimo set out one day with his family from their homeland, which is now located in southeastern Arizona, on a trading mission into Mexico. Many other families also went with him. The men went into town to trade each day, leaving their families behind. On this momentous evening, they returned home to find that Mexican soldiers had ferociously attacked their camp. They had murdered their women and children and stolen their supplies and horses. The dead were scattered

  • The Genocide of the Chiricahua Indian Tribe

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    were also known as Victorio, Mangas Coloradas, and Loco Apaches after the Spanish names of important leaders. To the south and west were the Chokonen or "Rising Sun People". These people were often called Central Chiricahua, True Chiricahua, and Cochise Apaches. North and west of the Chokonen were the Bedonkohe, "In Front at the End People" sometimes called the Geronimo Apaches. The southernmost Chiricahua band was the Ndeinda, "enemy people". They were also called the Nedni and Nednai, Southern

  • Four Page Essay On Geronimo

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    Geronimo Geronimo acquired a reputation in the American history, as a renegade fighting and clinging for his freedom even though many of his tribes gave up. His story was known by all Native Americans, as he stuck fear on the white settlers living in their territories through bloody raids. The American troops respected him for his courage and ferocity in battle that they shouted and chanted his name as a battle cry to motivate their troops (Geronimo Westward). Geronimo is one of the most famous

  • Comparison Of Cochise And Crazy Horse

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    tribesmen. Cochise and Crazy Horse were among the fiercest and bravest Native Americans that have ever lived. These two men, while having clashing personalities, both showed strength and courage, in their pursuit to remain free. COCHISE: Born in 1804, Cochise would rise to be an influential leader, as well as, one of the fiercest advisories to American westward expansion. As an Apache Indian chief, Cochise had led his tribe in fighting off foreign invaders, both American and Mexican. “Cochise was known

  • Personal Narrative: The Horse Who Changed My Life

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    Have you ever received something that you will always use and cherish? Well I do and it is something that keeps growing in my life. I can never forget them or stop even if I wanted to. They are something that is beautiful and smart. They are horses and this story is how I got all of my horses. I was about 6 years old at Christmas time and have been asking my parents for a horse for the long time but would not budge at all. But the day came, it was Christmas day! I was digging through all of the presents

  • Decline of Indian Southwest

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    Decline of Indian Southwest Lord Acton said, “The most certain test by which we judge whether a country is really free is the amount of security enjoyed by its minorities.” In the late 1800’s the security of the minorities in the southwest was in serious jeopardy. For the Apache’s the security was promised but rarely upheld by the American government. The minimal security the Navajo enjoyed vanished by 1846. Men like Kit Carson desired but often failed to maintain the peace and security for

  • How Does Broken Arrow Change The Representation Of Native Americans?

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    Tom, the main white male, dedicates time to learn the Apache language, how to send smoke signals and shows respect when speaking to Cochise. Tom’s effort to learn their norms represents Hollywood’s determination to represent the native culture accurately. Tom discovers that Indian customs are valuable in their own right, and he strives to reconcile the two races. He learns that “Indian

  • 'Tradition In John Ford's Film Fort Apache'

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    In John Ford’s 1948 film, Fort Apache, the landscape of the mythic American West provides a fitting backdrop for the transposition of American ideals, values, and anxieties following the wake of WWII. As director, Ford aptly utilizes elements of the harsh desert landscape, ideals of the cavalry, and the inversion of conventional stereotypes to produce a reflective critique of American principles, issues and concerns. During the non-commissioned officer’s dance scene, Ford explores the significance

  • Generations of Racism

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    what outcry will come next, just that racism of all sorts have always existed in America and more currently correlated with Mexican immigration. Everyone is to take part of the blame, whether it is scholarly authors as Muret or even the residents of Cochise community, as they reinforce such ideologies of oppression.

  • Native American Voices Know the Definition of Native American

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    their literature. Cochise, an Apache leader, made a speech in 1872, loosely entitled [I am Alone] that addressed Americans. This was translated by a white man. It is not known how accurate it is, however, it conveys a strong message. Cochise is a proud man, who is always truthful. “I hereby pledge my word, a word that has never been broken” (1463). He has his doubts about the truthfulness of the Whites whom he watched come in small numbers and had welcomed in friendship. Cochise was confused to their

  • Geronimo

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    On June 16, 1829, in Arizona, Geronimo was born. He was the fourth of eight children. He had three brothers and four sisters. Geronimo was given the name Goyahkla at birth. Goyahkla, in the Apache language, means one who yawns. The name Geronimo is Spanish for Jerome, which means psycho. He most likely received this name after fighting ferociously against the Mexican army, who prayed to St. Jerome often for help. He took the name with great honor and pride. His military excellence and leadership

  • Dr. John Henry doc Holliday

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    On August 14, 1851 in Griffin, Georgia, John Henry Holliday was born to Henry Burroughs and Alice Jane Holliday. Their first child, Martha Eleanora, had died on June 12, 1850 at six months of age. When he married Alice Jane McKay on January 8, 1849, Henry Burroughs was a druggist by trade and, later became a wealthy planter, lawyer, and during the War between the States, a Confederate Major. Church records state: "John Henry, infant son of Henry B. and Alice J. Holliday, received the ordinance of

  • Jacksonian Democracy: Stereotypes, Racism, And Native Americans

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    Native Americans lost everything once white settlers set foot on America. Their entire lives changed right in front of their eyes, all because people were taking things that didn’t belong to them. The white settlers took everything from them, almost all of them died, or had to relocate; today Native Americans are still going through the same stereotypes and racism, and are seen as very dangerous. During the 1820s, a military hero became a symbol of expanding America. That hero was Andrew Jackson

  • GERONIMO

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    More than 5,000 troops were under General Miles' command at that time, including elements of the 4th, 6th and 10th Cavalry. He gave the principal pursuit mission to the 4th because it was headquartered at Fort Huachuca, the base of operations for the campaign. The Army had permission to go to Mexico in pursuit. Captain Henry Lawton, commanding officer of "B" Troop, 4th Cavalry, was an experienced soldier who knew the ways of the Apaches. His tactics were to wear them down by constant pursuit. Stationed

  • Stereotypes In Broken Arrow

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    The movie Broken Arrow (1950) builds strongly upon the stereotyping Indians of being noble savages. The scenes in which Tom Jeffords makes contact with the group of Apache Indians in Broken Arrow manipulates the viewer's perspective of the Apache, enforcing a noble savage stereotype to the Apache tribe. These scenes at the start of the movie can easily change the attitude of the viewers. Jefford’s first encounter with the Apache group has a greater presence on how savage and wild the Apache can be

  • Mobile OS and Development tools

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    COCHISE COLLEGE Mobile Computing: Operating Systems and Development Tools Rito Otero Dr. Manzano Final Research Paper Mobile computing, whether it is the ubiquitous laptop, smart phone or tablet, has become a necessary part of our lives for both work and play. The hardware and software that provides us with the ability to send, receive and process data while on the go is constantly evolving. The companies that develop the hardware and operating systems that enable us to un-tether ourselves

  • Synopsis Of The Movie 'Thoughts On Doc Holliday'

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    Spencer Penk Masucci 12/2/2017 Doc Holliday Paper Thoughts on Doc Holliday Dr. John Henry Holliday was born on August 14th, 1851. was a gambler, dentist, and gunman. He was also a good friend of Wyatt Earp. He is best known for his role as a temporary deputy marshal in the events leading up to and following the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. When he had tuberculosis, "Doc" decided to travel west. The Doctors had told John that the drier air of the west would be good for his disease. He was only given

  • Bogota Research Paper

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    The capital of Columbia is Bogota. There is a very big population it is one of the biggest cities in Columbia. But there are many others cities like Medellin, it is north west of Bogota it is the second largest city in Columbia. Another main city is Antioquia, it is also north west of Bogota and part of a narrow section is bordering Panama. The third main city is Barranquilla, which is in the north east part of Columbia. It is a major city. And it is highly populated and a lot of business is done

  • Army Career Analysis

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    2. I currently have nine years of active service time in the Army. Of those nine years, three years were served as an Counterintelligence (CI) Agent. However, I am not new intelligence field. I originally enlisted in the Army as a 35F, Intelligence Analyst, which constitutes the majority of my enlisted career. As an Intelligence Analyst, I was fortunate to experience various facets of the MOS. While assigned to 4th BDE (ABN) 25th ID, I deployed to OEF 09-10 and worked for in the S2X for approximately