What Is a Prudent Estimate of the Population of Native

question 47

Multiple Choice

What is a prudent estimate of the population of Native Americans in North America at the time of Columbus's arrival in the New World?

• A) 500,000
• B) 1 million
• C) 4 million
• D) 15 million

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Definitions:

Anticipate

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Generalizations

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Inferences

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Feasibility Section

A part of a plan or proposal that evaluates the practicality and possibility to implement the project or solution successfully.