In the early 19th century, many people headed west across the US on a network of wagon trails, such as the Oregon Trail. Which of the following describes the interaction of Native Americans with settlers heading west on these trails?
Explanation
Answer: A - In the early 19th century, there were relatively few conflicts between the Native Americans and the settlers who traveled to the West. The wagon trains did not encroach upon the Native American's way of life the way the railroad later would, so Native American attacks on settlers were rare. Some Native Americans acted as guides or traded with settlers. Following the Civil War, the rise of the railroad threatened the game that that the Native Americans depended on, leading the Plains War, which continued until the end of the century.
