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Colonization of America  The colonization of America was a difficult battle between the Native Americans, British, and French colonists. Britain and France both came to America for mainly the same purposes. Each country wanted to expand their empire and indulge themselves with new goods and agricultures of the land. This new land presented them with new materials that were scarce throughout Europe. The only problem was the land they had discovered presented challenges they were not prepared for. The cultural differences between the Indians and the European countries caused much tension between them. The colonization of America produced much interest among European countries, but their main purpose of expansion was to bring upon the new innovations for the advancement of their societies.  The Indians occupied the forests lands which gave them an advantage over the forces of British and France colonists. The forests were not familiar to foreign countries. The Native Americans fought, hunted and lived in these forests. Countries in Europe were used to fighting in open fields. The Indians fought with more brutality and stealth than England and France. When the two countries reached America, becoming allies with the Indians would be crucial in expanding their empires. The Indians represented a new race and ethnic background the countries of France and England had never seen. Culture among the Indians proved to be more festive and important to their daily life. French settlers accepted the Native Americans as equal, but British settlers, on the other hand, initially viewed them as hostile because of economic, social and cultural reasons. As time progressed, both Britain and France improved relations with the Native Indians through trade and both influenced them and had gotten a large amount of Indians on their side. They learned from the Indians how to fight and better survive in this new land. Religion brought over by the French and British had no affect on the Native American culture. France had an objective to spread new religions such as Roman Catholicism, while the British wanted to spread Protestantism. Neither country succeeded in this time period. Racism existed among the colonists. The English and French women were not permitted to have any relations with the men of Native American tribes. France had somewhat different motives for the expansion into America. They were determined to reduce the power of the British Empire, to help increase French influence around the world. They also had great desire to obtain fur and make trade throughout Europe. Animals such as the beaver provided and improved fur trade in Europe for the French. This gave an economic boost for France.  Characters such as Chingachgook and Hawkeye learn to get passed their racial differences and become friends. The different cultures of the time created many problems between the civilizations. The power of the British and French was too much for the Native Americans. But without the help and teaching by the Native Americans, the two European armies would not have been able to fight in the forests of America. Britain and France both tried to expand and increase their power in America. The colonization of America brought new innovations necessary to help improve each civilization economically, politically, and agriculturally throughout the world.