What was the intent of most treaties made with Native Americans after the Revolution?
a. To keep western lands free from white settlement.
b. Most were focused on keeping peace between white settlers and Native Americans.
c. To reward those groups who had helped the Americans in the war, and punish those who had been on the side of the British.
d. To secure Anglo control over western lands, and to allow white settlement.
Ans: d. To secure Anglo control over western lands, and to allow white settlement.
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