What was the primary view of the early colonists who came to the North American continent? 

A)  it was a hostile wilderness that needed to be conquered 
B)  it was a friendly environment that needed care and nurturing 
C)  it was a finite reservoir of resources 
D)  it was an easy place to make a comfortable living

The primary view of the early colonists who came to the North American continent was that it was a hostile wilderness that needed to be conquered. The colonists had to work hard to survive in the new environment, clearing land, building homes, and defending themselves against the local tribes. They saw the land as a challenge to be overcome and believed that they had a divine mission to bring civilization to the region.