Which of the following best describes the colonists’ relationships with Indigenous peoples in North America in early U.S. history?(1 point)

Question

Responses

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

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

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

Answer 1

The most accurate response would be:

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

This response reflects the reality of many interactions between colonizers and Indigenous peoples, which often included conflict, displacement, and violence, particularly as settlers expanded their territories across North America. While there were also periods of trade and cooperation, these were frequently overshadowed by the violence and oppression experienced by Indigenous populations.