US Government wanted to move the Navajo to Bosque Redondo for several reasons. First, Navajos are seen as enemies. They occupied the annexed territory, so Navajo were treating like invaders even though they live first in those territories. Second, they wanted to expand to other territories, the Mexican-American war USA won the annexation of territory, so indigenous was hindrances. General Carleton believed that Navajo country was reach in Gold, so Navajo was obstacles to General Carleton.
Also, US government wanted the extermination of Indigenous. It is one of the ideals for US government, as mentioned of the Manifest Destiny. As mentioned in class, the perception of the expansion is that they can exterminate or subordinate the rest of population.
Also, US government wanted the extermination of Indigenous. It is one of the ideals for US government, as mentioned of the Manifest Destiny. As mentioned in class, the perception of the expansion is that they can exterminate or subordinate the rest of population.