Answer:
because back then they saw them not as people who lived there but as lower then them because of their race and the white settlers just wanted their land.
Explanation:
Their first dispute is about the fact that Putnam wants Reverend Parris to investigate signs of witchcraft when the respected Reverend Hale from Beverley arrives. Proctor takes exception to Putnam's instruction, feeling that Putnam is overplaying his hand.
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I just did this and got a 90% I'm pretty sure its B