In 1492, the Native American Population

question 20

Multiple Choice

In 1492, the Native American population

• A) lived mostly in the area of present-day Canada.
• B) lived primarily in large urban areas.
• C) was immune to smallpox and measles.
• D) lived mostly south of the present-day United States.
• E) comprised at least 200 million people.

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