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Geronimo Fact-Matching Game

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About This Challenge

Geronimo was a legendary Apache leader known for his resistance against Mexican and American expansion into Apache tribal lands. In this fact-matching game, players will piece together important information fragments to uncover the story of Geronimo and his impact on Native American history.

  • Players will need to solve puzzles and gather clues to progress through the game.
  • Use spells for hints when you get stuck and to gain extra time to complete each level.
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  • Geronimo was a prominent leader of the Bedonkohe Apache who fought against Mexico and the United States for their expansion into Apache tribal lands.
  • Geronimo's birth name was Goyathlay, which means 'one who yawns' in the Apache language.
  • Geronimo was born in 1829 in what is now present-day New Mexico.
  • Geronimo gained fame for his daring exploits and his ability to evade capture by Mexican and American troops.
  • Geronimo surrendered to the U.S. government in 1886 and was sent to a prisoner of war camp in Florida.
  • Geronimo became a celebrity in his later years, appearing in Wild West shows and even the 1904 World's Fair.
  • Geronimo died on February 17, 1909, at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
  • Geronimo was married multiple times and had several children.
  • Geronimo was known for his spiritual beliefs and his use of traditional Apache medicine.
  • Geronimo's legacy continues to be controversial, with some viewing him as a hero and others as a ruthless warrior.
  • Geronimo was a skilled tracker and guerrilla fighter, using hit-and-run tactics against his enemies.
  • Geronimo was never officially a chief of the Apache people, but his leadership was widely recognized within his tribe.
  • Geronimo's surrender in 1886 marked the end of the Apache Wars in the American Southwest.
  • Geronimo's capture was the result of a betrayal by some of his own people, who were promised land and supplies in return.
  • Geronimo was imprisoned at Fort Pickens in Florida before being transferred to Fort Sill in Oklahoma.
  • Geronimo was known for his daring escapes from captivity, including one from a moving train.
  • Geronimo's skull was stolen from his grave in 2009, sparking controversy and legal battles over its return.
  • Geronimo's name is still used as a battle cry by the U.S. military, despite protests from Native American groups.
  • Geronimo's descendants continue to advocate for the return of his remains and personal belongings from museums and collectors.
  • Geronimo's life has been the subject of numerous books, films, and documentaries, cementing his place in American history.

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