The early 1600s brought the first European settlers to the Americas, and on arriving they found the land inhabited by thousands of Native Americans. The colonists' lack of knowledge about the land and people led to a series of disputes to ensure the colonists' safety. Unfortunately, this eventually led to genocide, an act of hatred directed towards the natives, but undeniable because overtime the colonists began to kill for sport rather then defense against the …
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…area that already is inhabited. Unfortunately, the colonists' attempts to "protect" themselves were a tad bit unnecessary at times, and a little outrageous. Whether it was intentional or not, the colonists gradually began to enjoy the wars and disputes so much that they did it for enjoyment. There is no doubt about it - the colonists are guilty of genocide. Their attempts to protect themselves led to a mass destruction of the Native American people.