The British were helping the American Colonists establish themselves on the new continent. They helped the colonists set up an economy and with security from Native Americans during early colonial period (1601-1700). However, eventually a war broke out between America and the Native Americans, known as the 7 years war or French and Indian War. Britain joined the side of the colonists and helped them defeat the Native Americans and the French. It wasn’t until after the war that real conflict began between the English and Colonists, which would eventually lead to Americans demand for independence.