Question

What was the primary factor that contributed to the rapid decline of the indigenous populations in the Americas following European contact?(1 point)
Responses

Superior European weaponry and military tactics
Superior European weaponry and military tactics

Smallpox and other deadly Eurasian diseases
Smallpox and other deadly Eurasian diseases

European horses and other load-bearing animals
European horses and other load-bearing animals

The Europeans' literary heritage and culture

Answer 1

The primary factor that contributed to the rapid decline of the indigenous populations in the Americas following European contact was **smallpox and other deadly Eurasian diseases**.