Question

The potential for conflict between Europeans and the indigenous people in North America stemmed in part from different values concerning the:

A)treatment of children.
B)relationship to the environment.
C)adoption of a sedentary versus a nomadic lifestyle.
D)role of technology in man's existence.
E)organization of family life.

Answer 1

I think the answer is B. Relationship to the environment.

The indigenous people often thought of the environment as a gift from their gods and goddesses and thought it was their duty to care for the land. But the Europeans exploited the indigenous people and their lands, for resources. The differences in the relationship and respect for the environment lead to increased tension between the Indigenous peoples and the Europeans.