Question

which statement best describes the outcome of the conflict between the u.s. and native american tribes in the american west? the u.s. military used their power to force tribes onto reservations, opening large areas for social and economic development to american development. due to knowledge of the land, many tribes were able to stop u.s. expansion, leaving areas of the west under tribal control. the u.s. government used the threat of reservations to prevent conflict between american settlers and native american tribes, leading to tribes willingly leaving their tribal lands. western tribes and the u.s. government came to a peaceful resolution and worked together to create a reservation system respecting the wishes of both sides.

Explanation:

Historically, the U.S. military forced Native - American tribes onto reservations to open up land for American social and economic development. Native - American tribes were not able to stop U.S. expansion. The tribes did not willingly leave their lands, and there was no peaceful resolution where both sides worked together to create a reservation system respecting both sides' wishes.

Answer:

A. The U.S. Military used their power to force tribes onto reservations, opening large areas for social and economic development to American development.