When and why did the Seneca tribe disappear?

Answer 1

The Seneca tribe, one of the original Five Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy, did not completely disappear but faced significant decline due to European colonization, warfare, and displacement. Their population diminished significantly in the 19th century, particularly after the American Revolution when they lost land and autonomy. By the late 1800s, many Seneca people were forced onto reservations, and their traditional ways of life were disrupted. However, the Seneca Nation of Indians still exists today, maintaining a cultural identity and governance.