The relationship between settlers and indigenous tribes in early America was complex and often characterized by conflict and coercion. As European settlers arrived, they brought with them different cultural practices, land ownership concepts, and economic systems that clashed with indigenous ways of life. Initial interactions sometimes included trade and cooperation, but as settlers expanded westward, displacement and violence became prevalent. Treaties were frequently made and broken, leading to mistrust. This tumultuous relationship laid the foundation for ongoing issues surrounding land rights, cultural preservation, and sovereignty for indigenous peoples in America.