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One of the reasons is that they didnt develope immunities against the Old World epidemic diseases such as smallpox, influenza, mumps, yellow fever or measles. The disease spread more rapid than the immigrants in some areas.

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Q: What caused the huge decline in the native population of Mexico in the 1500's?
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What caused the native American population to decline in the 1500s?

Diseases brought from Europe for which they had no immunity.


What was the main cause of the decline of Estimated native Population of Central Mexico?

The introduction of diesease by contact with Europeans


What were the Reasons for the decline of the native American population?

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What decade had the largest decline in native American population?

1850


Does northern Mexico have a higher native Indian population than southern Mexico?

On the contrary; most Native American population resides on the southern states of Mexico.


What was most responsible for the huge decline in the Native American population?

Smallpox


Did Native American population decline as a result of encounters with the spanish?

The population decreased because of the desises


The decline of native populations in the Americas was mainly due to?

The decline of the native population in early American history was war with the settlers. The settlers forced them to move from their land and many of them died.


What caused rapid growth in Mexico?

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What caused central American native population?

The existing central American population


What state in the US has the second largest native population?

New Mexico.


Where was the native American population density higher in 1500?

Mexico and Peru.