What Was the Main Result of the Deadly Diseases Brought

question 45

Multiple Choice

What was the main result of the deadly diseases brought to the New World by Europeans?

• A) an extremely high mortality rate among the natives, destroying the culture of many tribes
• B) a diminution of these diseases throughout Europe
• C) some deaths, but a low number compared to those caused by warfare between Native Americans and Europeans
• D) a death rate that was high only where Native Americans lived in low concentrations
• E) no significant deaths since Native Americans were already immune to these diseases

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