There has been much written about the good or bad intentions of the government when it entered into the treaties with First Nations.In reality, what was the main goal of the government in negotiating these treaties?

A) to obtain land and resources so that it could build a railroad
B) to obtain rights to hunting and fishing
C) to obtain land for agricultural development
D) to obtain land to be used for spiritual burying ground

The main goal of the government in negotiating these treaties was to obtain land and resources in order to build a railroad. This was a key priority for the government at the time as it would allow for greater economic development and expansion into new territories. While there may have been secondary goals such as obtaining rights to hunting and fishing or obtaining land for agricultural development, these were likely seen as means to an end rather than primary objectives. Additionally, the concept of a spiritual burying ground was not a major consideration for the government at the time.