Clashes between early European settlers and Native Americans were caused by several factors, including:
1. **Europeans wanted the Native Americans to convert to European religions.**
2. **Native Americans believed the Europeans were hiding gold and silver from them.**
3. **Europeans wanted the Native Americans to share their food with them.**
4. **Native Americans believed the Europeans were angering their gods.**
While all these points contributed to tensions and conflicts, the desire for religious conversion and the misconceptions about wealth and resources often led to significant hostilities.