Had the American aborigines the means and method they would have invaded Europe too.
But they didn’t.
But, but, but they were so tranquil and peaceful, (except for killing one another), they would never have thought of such a thing (thanks Rush).
They had significant means to resist the invasion of Europeans, and applied them, but of course they were overwhelmed.
One can see this confrontation as inevitable and following a predictable course, but its outcome has to be seen as tragic.