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the image below is entitled american progress and was painted by john gast in 1872.
based on the image, which conclusion can be made about westward expansion and native americans?

• rail - road manifest destiny contributed to native americans being forced from their lands.
• native american culture flourished and expanded as they integrated with incoming settlers.
• manifest destiny led to improved cooperation between native americans and homesteaders.
• native americans gained new homelands and economic opportunities through agreements with settlers.

Explanation:

The painting "American Progress" shows settlers moving westward. Manifest Destiny was the idea that Americans were destined to expand across the continent. This led to Native - Americans being forced from their lands. The image shows settlers moving in and no indication of positive outcomes for Native - Americans like cultural flourishing, cooperation, or economic gains.

Answer:

A. Belief in Manifest Destiny contributed to Native Americans being forced from their lands.