The idea of "one big reservation" for Native Americans in the West was replaced in the 1850s with a policy calling for

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The policy of forcing Native Americans onto small reservations replaced the idea of a single large reservation in the West in the 1850s. This policy aimed to control and isolate Native American populations, making it easier for the US government to negotiate treaties and claim land. This policy ultimately led to the displacement and confinement of many Native American communities.

The Idea of "One Big Reservation" for Native Americans in the West