What policy did the new United States pursue in its dealings with Native Americans?

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The U.S. government pursued a policy of westward expansion that involved dispossessing the Native Americans of their remaining lands and driving them westward, resulting in the forced relocation of many Native American tribes through a series of treaties, often accompanied by violence and bloodshed. This policy is commonly referred to as Indian Removal. Option A is incorrect because the U.S. government did not leave Native Americans alone. Option B is incorrect because the Treaty of Paris did not require the U.S. government to protect Native Americans from encroachment. Option D is incorrect as there were incidents of violence, but there was no official government policy of extermination of Native Americans.

What Policy Did the New United States Pursue in Its