C: Disease brought to the continent by Europeans
The spread of diseases brought by Europeans such as smallpox, measles, and influenza had a devastating effect on Native American populations, causing a significant decline in their numbers during the first hundred years of European exploration.
During the first hundred years of European exploration, what was the main cause of decline in the number of Indians living in North America? Choose the best answer.
A: Fighting between various tribes
B: Movement of many Indians
C: Disease brought to the continent by Europeans
D: Skirmishes and wars between Indians and explorers
1 answer
1 answer