Which of the following best describes the relationship between colonists and the american indians in early american colonial history? a. the two groups were always in conflict. b. the two groups rarely encountered each other. c. the two groups established trade relations. d. the two groups lived together in harmony.

The answer to this question is C. The two groups established trade relations.
In early period during the first meeting between two group, they established a really good relationship in several commodities such as tobacco and coffee. But as years passed by, the colonist demanded more from the american indian and this led into continuous conflicts.

C. The colonists and Native Americans traded many materials in order to survive.