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he settlers and authorities of that era. Major Tribes Involved in Conflicts Comanche Known as the "Lords of the Plains," the Comanche were one of the most formidable tribes in Texas. They were skilled horseme

frequently overlapped with or were adjacent to burgeoning cattle ranges. The disruption of traditional economies and lifestyles created tensions and, at times, acts of resistance—including cattle theft and depredations—as Native Americans sought