-many settlers and colonies did actually purchase land from the 'natives', sometimes other tribes refused to recognize the purchase and there was conflict, sometimes other members of the selling tribe refused to recognize the deal, sometimes settlers expanded beyond the purchased boundaries.
-some of the conflict with the 'natives' was a result of agitation by the French, and other European powers against the colonies of their European rivals.
-The closest thing to a true genocidal campaign was carried out by the Republican administration afte... (read more)
A few thoughts:
-many settlers and colonies did actually purchase land from the 'natives', sometimes other tribes refused to recognize the purchase and there was conflict, sometimes other members of the selling tribe refused to recognize the deal, sometimes settlers expanded beyond the purchased boundaries.
-some of the conflict with the 'natives' was a result of agitation by the French, and other European powers against the colonies of their European rivals.
-The closest thing to a true genocidal campaign was carried out by the Republican administration afte... (read more)