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In the first Spanish colonies, how did nearly all American Indians die?

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They died to smallpox

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Nearly all the American Indians died because of diseases during the First Spanish colonies. The worst disease that killed many that was recorded was smallpox. It wasn't uncommon as it derived from European explorers and killed almost every native indian.

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