Why did warfare between colonists and american indians during the 17th century generate a sense of superiority among the colonists? they were proud of their own success despite the american indians having more sophisticated weapons. they considered the american indians' style of fighting to be not just unethical but also savage. they saw their lack of any losses as proof that they were destined to control the land. they believed that the american indians' use of the colonists' weapons was a sign of intelligence.