Question

During the 19th century, the expansion of the population of the United States affected the lives of the American Indians in that most Indians:(1 point)
Responses

Sought to form alliances with other minority groups
Sought to form alliances with other minority groups

Chose to adopt the culture of the settlers
Chose to adopt the culture of the settlers

Were forced to move westward
Were forced to move westward

Moved to urban areas in large numbers.

Answer 1

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 to move westward**. This was primarily due to policies such as the Indian Removal Act and the government's desire to access land for agriculture and settlement.