1. Cultural Interactions

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The interactions between American
Indians and Europeans sometimes led to
cooperation and other times resulted in
conflict.

3. 
How did the American Indians and
Europeans interact with each other?

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The Spanish conquered and enslaved the
Native Americans.
They brought Christianity to the New
World.
They also brought European diseases.

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The French established trading posts.
They also spread the Christian religion.

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The English established settlements and
claimed ownership of land.
They learned farming techniques from
American Indians.
They also traded with the American
Indians.

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The American Indians taught farming
techniques to European settlers.
They believed that land was to be shared
or used, but not owned.

8. 
The American Indians and European
explorers did get along in a few ways:
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Europeans brought weapons and metal
farm tools.
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Trade
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Crops

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But they also had conflicts over many
things.
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Land
Competition for trade
Differences in cultures
Disease
Language differences
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10. 
But they also had conflicts over many
things.
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Land
Competition for trade
Differences in cultures
Disease
Language differences
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