Question

What was an unexpected effect of European exploration?(1 point)
Responses

spread of European culture to the Americas
spread of European culture to the Americas

spread of more, different, natural resources
spread of more, different, natural resources

discovery of new and faster trade routes
discovery of new and faster trade routes

disease killing many Native Americans

Answer 1

The unexpected effect of European exploration was the "disease killing many Native Americans." This had profound and devastating impacts on indigenous populations following contact with Europeans, as they were exposed to diseases against which they had no immunity.