Which is one negative consequence of the Spanish colonization of Middle America?

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a. New diseases were brought to Middle America
b. New foods were brought to Middle America.
c. New animals were brought to Middle America.

Answer 1

a. New diseases were brought to Middle America

Answer 2

is that correct

Answer 3

Yes, that is correct. One negative consequence of the Spanish colonization of Middle America was the introduction of new diseases, such as smallpox, which decimated the native population who had no immunity to these illnesses.