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During the 19th century the expansion of the population of the United States affected the lives of the American Indians in that most Indians? Were forced westward. Moved to urban areas in large numbers. Sought to form alliance with other minority groups. Chose to adopt culture of the settlers.
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During the 19th century, the expansion of the population of the United States primarily affected the lives of American Indians in that most Indians were forced westward. This forced migration was largely due to policies such as the Indian Removal Act of 1830, which led to the displacement of numerous tribes from their ancestral lands. The most notorious example of this forced removal is the Trail of Tears, which involved the coerced relocation of several Native American tribes from the Southeast to designated "Indian Territory" west of the Mississippi River.
While some individuals or tribes may have sought alliances with other minority groups or adopted aspects of settler culture, the predominant experience was one of displacement and loss of territory due to the relentless expansion of settlers and U.S. government policies.
While some individuals or tribes may have sought alliances with other minority groups or adopted aspects of settler culture, the predominant experience was one of displacement and loss of territory due to the relentless expansion of settlers and U.S. government policies.