Question

How did the federal government attempt to "protect" Native Americans from colonial expansion?

They were prepared for continuing settlement into native reservations.
The US wanted to protect Native rights and customs.
The US armed colonists to expand West.
Thomas Jefferson and others wanted to create safe havens to "civilize" Natives.

Answer 1

D: Thomas Jefferson and others wanted to civilize native Americans, leading to the Trail of Tears and reservations

Answer 2

In 1851, Congress passed the Indian Appropriations Act which created the Indian reservation system and provided funds to move Indian tribes onto farming reservations and hopefully keep them under control. Indians were not allowed to leave the reservations without permission.

Step-by-step explanation:

In 1851, Congress passed the Indian Appropriations Act which created the Indian reservation system and provided funds to move Indian tribes onto farming reservations and hopefully keep them under control. Indians were not allowed to leave the reservations without permission.