1. what was the conflict called between the american indians and the us government as
the us expanded west?

American Indian Wars

Explanation: The series of conflicts in the western United States between Indians, American settlers, and the United States Army are generally known as the Indian Wars. Many of these conflicts occurred during and after the Civil War until the closing of the frontier in about 1890.

It has the potential to lead to limits on rights by giving flexibility in making laws.