Question

The plan of removing the aboriginal people who yet remain within the settled portions of the United States . . . approaches its consummation. . . . an extensive region . . . has been assigned for their permanent residence. It has been divided into districts and allotted among them. Many have already removed and others are preparing to go. . . ."
Removal of Southern Indians to Indian Territory, 1835

This passage is MOST closely related to
Responses
A Imperialism.Imperialism.
B the Civil War.the Civil War.
C Westward expansion.Westward expansion.
D the French Indian War.

Answer 1

C — Westward expansion.

The passage describes Indian Removal (1830s) — relocating Southern tribes to "Indian Territory" — a direct result of U.S. westward expansion policies (e.g., the Indian Removal Act, Trail of Tears).