Question

Do you think the US government’s treatment of American Indians throughout the 19th century was inevitable?1 To answer this question, think about western expansion, Manifest Destiny, the railroads, the discovery of gold, and any other relevant events.

Once you have concluded, the state which side you are on and defend your argument with at least three specific supporting ideas. Your response should be five to seven sentences.

Answer 1

Since Indian tribes living there appeared to be the main obstacle to westward expansion, white settlers petitioned the federal government to remove them. ... Under this kind of pressure, Native American tribes—specifically the Creek, Cherokee, Chickasaw, and Choctaw—realized that they could not defeat the Americans in war.

Step-by-step explanation:

In simpler terms, the Native American tribes did not want to give up their land and America wanted to keep expanding ultimately into Native American land.