The historical context of the documents complicates the narrative of the "colonial beginnings" of the United States because it shows that the original treatment of Native Americans shaped the beginning of the United States, much more than most are led to believe. This is demonstrated through the timing of certain events, the problems that caused the events, and the people that helped make many of them happen or end. The timing of events, shown through the documents, helps uncover some of the wheres and whys of why the treatment of Native Americans influenced America's beginnings. The main moment and reason was colonization. When European settlers began to colonize the Americas, they saw that they could use the natives and treat them however they wanted because they were free or cheap labor. The mistreatment of these people caused many to rebel and revolt against the colonists or, in many circumstances, caused a drastic decline in the numbers of the native populations. This decimation of Native American populations left small numbers of people to care for the land, shaping the United States' environment for future generations. This is one reason why many Native people resented settlers both in the present and in the future. The order in which many events occurred also influenced the issues that first caused the colonization of the Americas. America was originally colonized because European countries were looking for an easier way to reach the Indies. This brings up the idea that colonization made life easier for Europeans. It brought luxuries and necessary items to countries that required them and encouraged more trade in all countries. While this has been beneficial to Europe… the medium of paper… has shaped the United States than many were originally told. The documents show that Native Americans were treated unfairly and horribly and this had to do with the timing of the situation, many of the things that caused certain situations, and the introduction of key historical figures. Works Cited Andrée M. Collard, "Bartolomé de las Casa, History of the Indies, ed. Joyce J. Contrucci (1999).Adam Smith, An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, (London: 1776), 190 -91, 235-37.Hackett, Charles W. Statements of Josephe and Pedro Naranjo. Revolt of the Pueblo Indians of New Mexico and Attempted Reconquest of Otermin 1680-82. University of New Mexico Press, 1942.Andrée M. Collard, " Bartolomé de las Casa", History of the Indies, ed. Joyce J. Contrucci (1999). Morton, Thomas. New English Canaan. Old Southern tracts. vol. 4. Boston: 1883.