Question

which of the following is one of the reasons that the native american population decreased significantly in north and south america after the arrival of the europeans? a. the europeans brought diseases like smallpox, and many native americans died. b. there was widespread famine, and many native americans starved. c. native american tribes fought against each other in wars. d. many native americans moved to europe.

Answer 1

The Europeans let their livestock roam freely, so the livestock roamed all over. They changed the ecosystem and damaged the environment. So the Native Americans food supply was diminished.