During the 1800's, the United States was expanding westward. Many Plains Indians resisted the expansion. What did the U.S. government do in response to the Plains Indians' resistance to the expansion? Move TWO correct responses into the box.(2 points)

Question

It relocated American Indians onto reservations
It halted the building of the transcontinental railroad
It engaged in numerous military battles
It trained American Indians to work in factories
It encouraged interest in American Indian culture
It slowed the number of settlers moving west

Answer 1

The U.S. government responded to the Plains Indians' resistance to westward expansion by:

1. It relocated American Indians onto reservations
2. It engaged in numerous military battles