Some liked the new people, some did not. Some Natives saw this as an opportunity to trade. Some battled with the conquistadors. They were confused because they had not seen someone with the skin color of the conquistadors. The conquistadors also brought along diseases with them which killed many, and made much more ill.
This quote shows that the national government under the articles of confederation could not raise enough tax money to use for the states needs. It also shows the states had more power than the national government.
