What is the relationship between the Native Americans and the pilgrims like?

The relationship between Native Americans and Pilgrims was complex and varied significantly over time. Initially, the Pilgrims relied on Native Americans, particularly the Wampanoag tribe, for assistance in agriculture and survival, leading to the first Thanksgiving in 1621. However, as more settlers arrived, tensions grew over land and resources, resulting in conflicts such as King Philip's War. Overall, the early cooperation gradually deteriorated into mistrust and violence as colonial expansion continued.