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What were the relationships like between Native American tribes and the American colonists?

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American colonists came to America and often got into violent confrontations with native groups for encroaching on Native land.
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Answer: Initially, white colonists viewed Native Americans as helpful and friendly. They welcomed the Natives into their settlements, and the colonists willingly engaged in trade with them. They hoped to transform the tribes people into civilized Christians through their daily contacts.

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