How did native Americans influence other parts of the world?

Question

a They taught settlers how to grow crops that were traded with other countries
b They were taken by slaves to other parts of the world where they grew crops
c The millions of Native Americans who died from diseases significantly affected the global population
d They taught settlers how to make weapons that were then traded with other countries

Answer 1

c The millions of Native Americans who died from diseases significantly affected the global population

While all of the options presented could have had some level of influence, the most significant impact Native Americans had on other parts of the world was through the transmission of diseases. When Europeans arrived in the Americas, they brought with them diseases such as smallpox, measles, and influenza, to which Native Americans had no immunity. As a result, millions of Native Americans died from these diseases, leading to a significant decrease in their population. This demographic shift had global implications as it affected trade, cultural exchange, and even geopolitical dynamics.