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When did the Indian Wars begin?
These conflicts occurred in North America from the time of the earliest colonial settlements in the 17th century until the early 20th century.
What was a catalyst for the indian wars?
The various wars resulted from a wide variety of factors, including cultural clashes, land disputes, and criminal acts committed by both sides.

Question: Who commanded the wars?
Self-contained rewrite: Who commanded the indian wars?