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Which of the following was the leading cause of death among Native Americans after the arrival of Europeans?

A. conquistadors
B. disease
C. starvation
D. war

User KarlM
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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

new pathogens their bodies couldn't handle

User John Gagnon
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Answer:

B) Disease.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Europeans brought a bunch of sickness' along with them. Because the Native Americans didn't have these diseases before, they're immune system wasn't ready for it and many people ended up dying.

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