What was a significant outcome of the U.S. attempts to stop Indian raids in the southwest?

The significant outcome of U.S. attempts to stop Indian raids in the southwest was indeed the killing of Navajo Indians, particularly during conflicts such as the Long Walk and subsequent military campaigns. The U.S. government sought to suppress what they referred to as "raids" by Native American tribes, and this often led to violent confrontations.

The broader context indicates that U.S. forces engaged in aggressive military actions against the Navajo to exert control over the region. These actions included not just military engagements but also strategic moves like scorched earth policies, which devastated Navajo resources and contributed to significant loss of life. The focus on elimination actions reflects the wider intentions of the U.S. government to secure land for settlers and diminish the resistance of Native tribes, which were viewed as obstacles to expansion.

While the creation of reservations and assimilation of Native Americans are critical aspects of U.S. policy towards Native Americans during this period, they often came later or resulted from subsequent policies rather than being direct outcomes of attempts to stop raids. The destruction of the Navajo tribe, while devastating, is not accurate as a singular outcome since the Navajos persisted and adapted in response to these aggressive tactics. The direct killing of member of the Navajo during these conflicts underscores