Diplomacy: The colonists often tried to establish diplomatic relations with the Native Americans, through treaties and negotiations. They would often send envoys to meet with the Native American leaders and try to reach agreements on land use, trade, and other issues.
Trade: The colonists also used trade as a way to build relationships with the Native Americans. They would trade goods such as guns, ammunition, tools, and cloth for furs, food, and other resources.
Intermarriage: In some cases, the colonists intermarried with the Native Americans, which could help to foster closer ties between the two groups.
Missionary Work: Some colonists attempted to convert the Native Americans to Christianity, believing that this would help to pacify them and make them more likely to accept European rule.
Assimilation: The colonists sometimes tried to assimilate the Native Americans into their own culture and society, by teaching them English and European customs.