Which of the following best describes the colonists’ relationships with Indigenous peoples in North America in early U.S. history?

Question

The relationship between Indigenous peoples and colonizers was a compassionate one.

The relationship between Indigenous peoples and colonizers was a violent one.

The relationship between Indigenous peoples and colonizers was a peaceful one.

The relationship between Indigenous peoples and colonizers was filled with indifference.

Answer 1

The relationship between Indigenous peoples and colonizers was a violent one.

While there were instances of trade and cooperation between some Indigenous groups and colonizers, the overall relationship was marked by violence, conflict, and dispossession as European settlers expanded their territories, leading to numerous wars, forced removals, and significant loss of life and culture for Indigenous peoples.