Most English settlers believed

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Most English settlers believed that Indians were incapable of conversion to the English way of life, and therefore saw them as inferior and often engaged in violence and displacement of native communities. While some English settlers promoted religious toleration, it was not a widespread belief and often religious and cultural differences led to conflicts with native communities. The idea of eliminating all Indians, Spaniards, and French was not a commonly held belief and was not a driving force behind English colonization. The belief that Spaniards and Frenchmen were better at understanding Indians was not a dominant belief among English settlers.

Most English Settlers Believed