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What was the purpose of the U.S. government's reservation policy during the late 19th century?
Responses
A to provide Indigenous peoples with land to maintain their traditional ways of lifeto provide Indigenous peoples with land to maintain their traditional ways of life
B to confine Indigenous peoples to specific areas and open their lands to settlersto confine Indigenous peoples to specific areas and open their lands to settlers
C to establish peaceful relations between Indigenous peoples and settlersto establish peaceful relations between Indigenous peoples and settlers
D to offer financial support to Indigenous communities for economic development

Answer 1

The purpose of the U.S. government's reservation policy during the late 19th century was primarily to B) confine Indigenous peoples to specific areas and open their lands to settlers. This policy aimed to limit the territories that Indigenous peoples could occupy and facilitate the expansion of settlers into the lands that were traditionally inhabited by Indigenous communities.