What are three claims the author makes in this historical argument?
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A. The Illini population declined because of diseases introduced by
European explorers.
B. Westward expansion by the United States caused the Illini population to
decline.
C. The Iroquois were solely responsible for the decline of the Illini
population.
D. Wars with other tribes caused the Illini population to decline.
DE European colonization was not responsible for the decline of the Illini
population.