Europeans found native populations wherever they landed and their first
task was to befriend them. After gold and silver was discovered among
the natives, the age of European exploitation began. In this way,
exploration turned to exploitation. Hope it helps!
Not everyone can live like an upper class white man. They posses privaleges and live in a different mindset compared to for example a lower class woman or a man of color. Therefore you cannot compare a white middle class mans mental state as opposed to many other different peoples.
