Question

How did most Native American nations affect westward expansion?

They encouraged settlers to move west and open up trade with them.
They became Buffalo Soldiers and protected settlers from threats.
They fought back against settlers who took their land.
They made treaties with the US government that prevented settlers from mining gold on Native American lands.

Answer 1

C. They fought back against the settlers who took their land

Step-by-step explanation:

I can't find any evidence that says they prevented settlers from mining gold, however I do know that they fought back against settlers trying to take their land.