Which of the following explain why conflict between american indians and colonists worsened over the 17th century? american indians refused to recognize the treaties and land sales made through earlier leaders. american indians grew more proficient with guns through hunting and came to depend on them. the colonists mistakenly believed that the american indians had kidnapped their family members. the colonists began attacking and closing down the praying towns and any missionary centers.

American Indians refused to recognize the treaties and land sales made thorugh earlier leaders.

Explanation:

The American Indian Wars took place between the 17th Century and the 20th Century, and the parties involved in these conflicts were the European, the colonists, the Americans and the Canadian, who fought against the American Indians. These armed conflicts were the consequence of many influential events, such as cultural differences, ilicit actions, but most importantly, quarrels for land, empowered by the Indian American's enemies greediness.

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