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What is the purpose of reserving lands for the Indians as mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of reserving lands for the Indians as mentioned in the text?
- To expand the territorial sovereignty of the colonies
- To restrict the movement of the Indian tribes within the territories
- To ensure the security and protection of the Indian tribes connected to the colonies (correct)
- To encourage private purchases and settlements on Indian lands
What action is strictly forbidden for the subjects according to the text?
What action is strictly forbidden for the subjects according to the text?
- Making any purchases or settlements on the reserved Indian lands without special leave (correct)
- Engaging in diplomatic negotiations with the Indian tribes
- Establishing trade relations with the Indian tribes
- Exploring the territories lying to the Westward of the Sources of the Rivers
What is the reason behind the prohibition of private persons making purchases from the Indians as mentioned in the text?
What is the reason behind the prohibition of private persons making purchases from the Indians as mentioned in the text?
- To prevent frauds and abuses in the purchasing of Indian lands (correct)
- To facilitate the expansion of colonial settlements
- To encourage fair trade practices with the Indian tribes
- To promote the development of the Indian territories