What was the relationship between American Indians and European settlers during the years between the founding of st. Augustine and the trail of tears?

The relationship between American Indians and European settlers from the founding of St. Augustine in 1565 to the Trail of Tears in the 1830s was complex and often contentious. Initially, some European settlers engaged in trade and alliances with Native tribes, but as colonial expansion increased, tensions grew. This led to numerous conflicts, broken treaties, and displacement of Native populations. By the time of the Trail of Tears, many Native American tribes had been forcibly removed from their ancestral lands, resulting in widespread suffering and loss.