Question

What major consequence did European colonization have on native peoples in the South Pacific?

A.
Native peoples were forced to give up farming and work in factories.



B.
Native peoples grew wealthy by providing services to settlers.



C.
Native peoples were devastated by European diseases.



D.
Native peoples converted to Christianity in huge numbers.

Answer 1

C they were devastated by european diseases.

Answer 2

The correct answer is C) Native people were devastated by European diseases.

The major consequence that European colonization had on native people in the South Pacific was that native people were devastated by European diseases.

When European conquerors such as the Spanish arrived at the South Pacific territories they brought with them many diseases previously unknown to the native Indians of this region. European people brought diseases such as smallpox and syphilis. The diseases impacted negatively on the Indians. They almost were devastated by these diseases, the conquerors took their natural resources and forced to convert them into Christians.