Before America was the United States of America it was populated by various Native American tribes. Some tribes were larger and lived in more expansive territories than others. Some of the especially notable tribes were the Iroquois that held vast territories in Eastern America and the Ojibwe in the Midwest. But in the Southwest, the Comanche nation was the dominant tribe of the southern Great Plains. They were known for their ruthless warriors and raids on other tribes and European settlers alike. Their dominance and ruthlessness earned them the nickname “The Lord of The Plains.” But why were the Comanches so successful in asserting their rule? What made them one of the most powerful Native American tribes in history?

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Single-minded warriors | 1:21
Tribal conquerors | 2:22
The Comancheria | 3:27
War with Texas | 4:34
The last great Chief | 5:26
Succumbing to disease | 6:40

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