How did the government intervene to assist and protect whites who moved west for settlement in the mid-nineteenth century?

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The government built forts along the Oregon Trail to protect settlers from Indian attacks. While soldiers were sometimes present with wagon trains, it was not a guarantee, and the government did not offer military assistance exclusively to whites. The government also did not indiscriminately send troops to round up all renegade Indians.

How Did the Government Intervene to Assist and Protect Whites