What does reservation mean in westward expansion?


What does reservation mean in westward expansion? The Indian reservation system was created to keep Native Americans off of lands that European Americans wished to settle. The reservation system allowed indigenous people to govern themselves and to maintain some of their cultural and social traditions.


What is the difference between a reserve and a reservation?

Reserves are only in Canada and reservations are only in the United States. Reserves and Reservations are quite different. In Canada there can be dozens of reserves within treaty boundaries while in the United States reservations generally cover the entire treaty area.


What is another word for reservations?

On this page you'll find 67 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to reservation, such as: doubt, restriction, skepticism, catch, circumscription, and demur.