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The significant westward expansion and increase in conflict with Native American tribes during the Jacksonian Era directly stemmed from the policies implemented by President Andrew Jackson and his administration. Jackson strongly advocated for the expansion of the United States territory, believing it was a manifestation of America's destiny (a concept known as Manifest Destiny).

One of the most notable policies was the Indian Removal Act of 1830, which aimed to relocate Native American tribes from their ancestral lands in the Southeast to designated "Indian Territory" west of the Mississippi River. This policy led to the forced removal of thousands of Native Americans, most famously exemplified by the Trail of Tears, where many died due to harsh conditions during relocation.

The drive for westward expansion not only involved seizing land for agricultural and economic purposes but also resulted in significant clashes with Native American tribes resisting these policies. As settlers moved westward, tensions escalated, leading to violent conflicts over land and resources. Thus, the direct consequence of Jacksonian policies was characterized by both a territorial gain and intensified conflict with Indigenous populations who faced displacement and cultural upheaval.