We need to see the paragraph 5
They have a much smaller military and are abundant with resources and money, are notorious for trading with just about any country, and often avoid conflict when they can due to the archipelago-wide "island time" philosophy.
First, they were constantly threatening the tribes. Based on Lewis' speech to the Otoe tribe, he did not respect the Native Americans at all. ... He also said that if the Natives disobeyed, they would “... consume you as the fire consumes the grass of the plains.” from -googl
Because it was easier to travel and transport things with the camel, the camel was like a car