Use the story titled Moving West: A Native American Perspective to answer the question.

Question

Moving West: A Native American Perspective

According to the text, what was the cause of tens of thousands of Native Americans dying of smallpox?

(1 point)
Responses

the harsh demands of traveling
the harsh demands of traveling

an infestation of insects
an infestation of insects

the increased contact with white people
the increased contact with white people

a long and extreme winter

Answer 1

According to the text, the cause of tens of thousands of Native Americans dying of smallpox was the increased contact with white people.