Native American Vs English Colonialism Essay

Native Americans inhabited North America circa 35,000 BC. Migrating through the Bering Land Bridge, Native Americans occupied various areas in North America, each having different attributes. Furthermore, in different sections of North America, different Native American and English colonist relations existed. However, eventually the colonists’ plans for America dominated the interest of the Native Americans.
English colonialism brought a decrease in the Native American population. This is directly seen in Bacon’s Rebellion. Nathanial Bacon led a militia of 300 in the hopes of exterminating the Native American population. Governor William Berkeley failed effort to recognize the Native American retaliations against English infringement on

A major reason for this conquering is the cultural, ethnic, and language difference faced by the two groups. Trade between Native Americans and English was difficult due to different practices. English exchanged iron and metal goods for food and fur. This trade often led to debt because of the instability of fur supplies. This debt was advantageous to the colonists who used to this debt to either enslave Native Americans (seen in the beginnings of South Carolina) or enforce English practices. Some of these practices included agricultural techniques. While Europeans grew each crop in separate fields, Native Americans grew corn, beans, and squash in the same field. The Native American method was far more efficient and beneficial for the soil. Yet while men focused on hunting due to demand of fur and other hunted items, agriculture was nearly forgotten. Therefore the European idea of life began to override traditional Native American life first with agriculture. Language barriers were used to the English settlers’ advantage. While Squanto spoke English, he was one of a few to act as a translator. Often when treaties were being made between the colonists and Native Americans, Native Americans were forced to sign documents they didn’t understand. Through various wars, Native Americans tried to regain the land they lost. Furthermore, as colonist traveled the