Fort Defiance was established in 1851 by Col. Edwin V. Sumner to set military presence. The Federal Government banned the Navajos to use or access this area. Consequently, they begun fighting, ending in two attacks: 1856 and 1860. In 1861, the army left Fort Defiance, but Brigadier General James H. Carleton continued fighting the Navajos.
The Romans used gold, silver, and bronze coins for trade and to pay taxes. Goods came to the Roman Republic from several regions outside of Italy. Roman soldiers were paid with goods from all over the region
