Which of the following statements best describes the US government’s American Indian policy in the early 1800s?

A. The government remained at war with tribes and ignored assimilation.

B. The government first hoped for assimilation, but later pursued removal.

C. The government continually pursued the assimilation and “civilization” of American Indians.

D. The government first pursued removal, but settled for assimilation.

The government first hoped for assimilation, but later pursued removal best describes the US government’s American Indian policy in the early 1800s.

What was the American Indian policy?

In the early 1800's the U.S. government adopted policies that were aimed at acculturating and assimilating Indians into European-American society. The purpose of the policy of assimilation was to try and destroy traditional Indian cultural identities.

What was the Indian Removal Act?

The 1830 Indian Removal Act was approved and enforced by President Andrew Jackson. The law allowed Native American tribes to be forcibly expelled from the already claimed land to the west of the Mississippi River. The reason for this deportation was to promote the westward expansion of the United States. The law was strongly supported by the inhabitants of the South and Northwest, but opposed by the tribal people.

The correct answer is option B.

Know more about American Indian policy here

https://brainly.com/question/26382057

#SPJ2