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Q: Who pushed the native Americans off their land as they began expanding westward?
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Was the US justified in expanding its border?

Its all relative on how you would consider justification. The 19th century Americans had the idea of Manifest Destiny, like it was there "Destiny" to expand westward and take over most of the continent. But, as you probably know, there were already people living there (natives.) The Native Americans were already pushed westward and put on reservations to try to "civilize" them. But once again, it is all relative.


Who were enemies of the natchez tribe?

The Native American that were on the Trail of Tears were being pushed westward by the Americans although the Native Americans did not fight back or declare war on the trail one can see that the Americans removing the native of the land can be said to be there enemies ...


What tribe was pushed out of northwest Louisiana with a treaty?

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What lands was reserved for native American?

The west was reserved for the Native Americans but the Americans kept on moving westward and kept forcing the Native Americans out of their territories or land. So it would be a yes they had land and a no that Americans kept FORCING them out of their land.


Did big business affect the native Americans in the west during the 1850s 1900s?

Yes, it pushed Native Americans off their land and put them into reservations.


How do you feel about the Native Americans getting pushed out of their homes?

It depends on the person you're asking.


What happened to the native Americans as a result of Westward expansion?

As colonists moved west, they pushed the Native American's farther to the west as well. The government often set aside reservations that they would force Native Americans to move to. Tensions between the United States government and tribes led to tragic events such as the Wounded Knee Massacre and the Trail of Tears.


How did Native Americans settle on South Dakota?

The Native Americans settled in North Dakota due to the availability of food. Bison and other game were plentiful and they were able to plant crops. Good water was also available. Other Native American tribes moved into North Dakota because they were being pushed westward by other tribes which were being pushed westward due to the Europeans settling the eastern coast of the US.


Why were native Americans pushed out of northern Illinois?

European settlers wanted to have farms and raise livestock.


What is the edge of settlement for early settler who pushed westward?

frontier


As a result of President Andrew Jackson policies Native American Indians were?

President Andrew Jackson ' s policie that effected the native americans was the Indian removal act which millitary forces pushed all native americans to the west and away from there homeland.


How did westward expansion impact the native americans?

Westward Expansion made Native Americans move to another place that they did not like.Several hundred books could be written on this one subject alone, and in fact there have been several hundred books written on it. The major factor involved with westward expansion was violent confrontation due to polar opposite forms of Culture and Government.The Indian Removal Act forced the Native Americans to move on to reservations, while their children were taken and forced to abandon their religion, culture, and language. Any opposition from the Native Americans was quickly shut down by the U.S government.Also, the Trail of Tears caused much sorrow and loss of life because of the long trek through the wilderness.Westward expansion drove Native Americans off their land. Many battles were fought and a lot of lives were lost. Native Americans were eventually forced to live on designated reservations.