Geronimo:

We are now held on Comanche and Kiowa lands, which are not suited to our needs-these lands and this climate are suited to the Indians who originally inhabited this country, of course, but our people are decreasing in numbers here, and will continue to decrease unless they are allowed to return to their native land. Such a result is inevitable.

— Geronimo Modern

Apache leader

Context

From his autobiography, arguing for repatriation to their homeland due to unsuitable reservation conditions.

Date / Period

1905

Source

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Explanation

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Method

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