What methods and means were used by the colonialists of North America?

Colonization of North America was carried out most actively during the period from the 15th to the 17th century. At this time, the inhabitants of the old world rushed to the territory of the new lands. This was caused by the lack of land in Europe and the infringement of capitalism in the conditions of feudal states. The peoples were aggressively colonizing. Local residents were infringed on their rights and lost the opportunity for independent existence. Precious metals and other resources were confiscated from them. The settlements of the colonialists began to be organized in these places.