Soon after contact with Europeans, millions of people in the Americas died. Which factor was most responsible?

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diseases from Europe such as influenza and smallpox

diseases from Europe such as influenza and smallpox

extended droughts that caused food shortages

extended droughts that caused food shortages

horse-mounted European soldiers

horse-mounted European soldiers

superior European armor and weapons

superior European armor and weapons

1 answer

The factor most responsible for the deaths of millions of people in the Americas after contact with Europeans was diseases from Europe such as influenza and smallpox.