It is written in first person point-of-view, therefore I agree with how the author has wrote this. I would use the same, as it describes how he feels and what he is thinking. Hope this helps. :)
Colonists learn the native people's language and assimilate native traditions Thanks for posting your questions!
C, The little girl pulled a purple crayon out of the large box.
I believe it was the Emancipation and equal rights of African-Americans