Which disease, carried by European conquerors, devastated the native populations of America in the sixteenth century because they had no immunity against it?
Answer
B. Smallpox
The correct answer is B. Smallpox — Recognize that smallpox proved to be a deadly killer, destroying whole communities before European soldiers even reached them.
Step-by-step solution
- Identify the disease brought by Spanish conquerors to America in the sixteenth century.
- Recall that native Americans had been isolated from the rest of the world for thousands of years and lacked immunity against European diseases.
- Recognize that smallpox proved to be a deadly killer, destroying whole communities before European soldiers even reached them.
Common mistake: Confusing smallpox with other epidemic diseases like cholera, plague, or malaria.
Concept tested: Conquest, Disease, and Trade
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