During the European exploration period, explorers landed on land owned by the Native Americans. Their main aim was to conduct business, and also do missionary works. This encounter between the Native Americans and the European explorers had a great impact on culture, politics, and religion. The two groups had a number of items that they shared, since each group had its own unique commodities. The European group introduced things like guns and other items, and in return, Americans provided skins and other commodities. The quality of the commodities and services indicated how far the group had developed in terms of technology. The objective of this essay is to compare the quality of works by European explorers, and works by Native Americans. By comparing the behavior of the two groups in terms of culture, religion and politics, there are some noted similarities and deferences. All of these aspects contributed to the kind of works that each group presented. The European explorers were being driven by economic forces, when they landed on the Native American's land. They were searching for a way in which they would travel to Asia. The Native Americans on the other hand, welcomed the European explorers, since they had some commodities which were of great importance to them (McCarthy, 63). The metallic tools introduced by the European explorers, assisted the Native Americans in fighting their enemies. This shows that the Native Americans had not progressed in terms of technology, since the only products that the Native American gave in return was vegetables and animal products. These products were of great importance, considering that the European explorers needed them. Europe wanted to expand its colonies as far as possible, and that was one of the reasons why European explorers had to meet the Native Americans. Their items were more improved than those of Native Americans. For this reason, many European settlers chose to settle in the No