The primary cause of conflict refers to the main reason or factor that led to tensions, disputes, and violence between European colonizers and Native Americans during colonization.
Related terms
Land ownership disputes: Conflicts arising from conflicting claims and understandings about who owned and controlled the land.
Cultural misunderstandings: Miscommunications and clashes between different cultural practices, traditions, and beliefs.
Resource competition: Competition over valuable resources such as fur, land for farming, or access to trade routes.