Which of the following was the biggest cause of Native American deaths during the colonial period?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

warfare with Europeans

warfare with Europeans

warfare with rival Native American groups

warfare with rival Native American groups

drought and starvation

drought and starvation

European diseases

Answer 1

The biggest cause of Native American deaths during the colonial period was European diseases. These diseases had devastating effects on Native American populations, who had no prior exposure and thus lacked immunity.