Base on the question, I would say that US wanted to group the Native American in communities so that the rest of the US could freely expands West ward, life was anti - Native American. I hope that you are satisfied with my answer and feel free to ask for more if you have further clarification
Historians consider political cartoons to be credible resources in historical inquiry because they give a true picture of the political environment in that particular time period. ... Such cartoons are drawn by knowledgeable people who understand the public mindset very well.