3.1.2 - Pretest: The Early Americas and European Settlement Pretest

resistance to European diseases.

one reason why the spanish easily conquered the americas was that the aztecs and incas lacked

The reason why the Spanish easily conquered the Americas was that the Aztecs and Incas lacked resistance to European diseases.

To answer this question, we need to understand the factors that contributed to the Spanish conquest of the Americas. Specifically, we need to look at the characteristics of the Aztecs and Incas that made them vulnerable to Spanish conquest.

The Spanish easily conquered the Americas partly because the Aztecs and Incas lacked resistance to European diseases. When the Spanish arrived in the Americas, they brought diseases such as smallpox, measles, and influenza with them. These diseases were new to the indigenous population and had a devastating impact. The Aztecs and Incas had no immunity to these diseases, which resulted in a high mortality rate among their populations. This weakened the indigenous societies, making it easier for the Spanish to conquer.

Therefore, the correct answer to the question is "resistance to European diseases." The Aztecs and Incas lacked immunity to these diseases, which significantly contributed to their vulnerability and the success of the Spanish conquest.

The colony Lord Baltimore established in Maryland encouraged?

A)lands grants for every settler
B)a role for colonists in government
C)religious freedom for Roman catholics
D)the settlement of wealthy people