European Colonies from 1690 and 1765: Challenges Imperialists Faced with Indigenous People

European Colonies between 1690 and 1765:
Key Challenges to Imperial Control of the Various
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Imperialism refers to a policy of expanding a nation’s power and influence by colonization, utilization of military force as well as other means. The European countries started imperialism in the 16th century concurring other lands to gain power over their neighbors and rivals. The pioneering states were Britain, France, and Spain. However, although the colonists could win control of the people in the lands, they conquered or colonized. There were various challenges they faced in the new territories. This paper explains how the imperialists faced rebellion and conflict with the indigenous people, especially the American Indians, due to three reasons; namely, the extreme conditions of cold, diseases, as well as other natural phenomena or conditions that posed a challenge to the white settlers apart from American Revolution that led to America’s independence in 1776.
During the period between 1690 and 1765, the colonists or imperialists in American faced various rebellions because of the way they treated the natives. Therefore, the America Indians felt suppressed and oppressed in their land and considered liberating their selves from the harsh conditions brought by the European colonists. The 17th-century experienced the establishment as well as solidification of the British North American colonies; however, the process did not take place peacefully. English settlements on America were faced by explosions of rebellions and violence that included the Mystic massacre, the Susquehannock War, the Pueblo Revolt, Pequot War, King Philip’s War, and Bacon’s Rebellion. Slavery was significant in America because the slaves are the people that worked on the European settlers’ firms. However, the slaves were highly concentrated in certain areas while the European masters were scattered and concerning the condition they were exposed to, there was a high probability of them rebelling against their European masters. For example, the New York City’s economy relied on slavery, which comprised of more than forty percent of slaves by 1700. In this city, the high concentration of slaves and the diverse European population augmented the danger of rebellion. For instance, a 1712 slave rebellion in the city led to the demise of nine European colonists. After executing 21 slaves and other six committing suicide, the authorities uncovered another designed rebellion by African slaves in 1741. The rebellion was against the whites, and its main aim was to free the slaves and poor whites. Moreover, the Native American were encouraged, in 1761 by Neolin, a prophet, to cast off the influence of the Europeans in their land since that was the only way they could enter heaven according to his vision presented by his religion’s main deity referred to Master of Life. Moreover, the prophet influenced other leaders including Pontiac, an Ottawa leader, leading to revolts and rebellions against the European imperialists in the land. Therefore, panic in the nation and this affected the activities of the colonist in America since operations in the plantations could ...