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The Europeans had been exposed to many diseases and bacteria prior to coming to America. Their immune systems had adapted to those threats to their personal health, but they still carried the differing ailments with them in one form or another.
When the American people (who had been exposed to fewer diseases - largely due to geographic isolation) encountered the many potent diseases of the Europeans, their immune systems had not yet built up antibodies or resistance to them, so the diseases spread quickly and took many lives during the first few decades of European contact.
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Why were European diseases devastating to the people in America?
If by people in America you mean "Native Americans", they had not developed the immunities to European diseases, over the centuries that Europeans had developed. Diseases such as measles, diphtheria, even chicken pox, not to mention smallpox were devastating to the American Indian. It is probable that more Native Americans died of European diseases than died in the many battles with the white man.
What accurately describes an important effect on the Columbian exchange on indigenous people in America?
Huge numbers of indigenous peoples were wiped out by European diseases.
What is the best reason why so many native people in Australia died from European diseases?
The native people had never been exposed to European diseases and had no immunity.
Why were European diseases devastating to the people of America?
The Europeans had been exposed to many diseases and bacteria prior to coming to America. Their immune systems had adapted to those threats to their personal health, but they still carried the differing ailments with them in one form or another.When the American people (who had been exposed to fewer diseases - largely due to geographic isolation) encountered the many potent diseases of the Europeans, their immune systems had not yet built up antibodies or resistance to them, so the diseases spread quickly and took many lives during the first few decades of European contact.
What was the impact of explorers in north America?
The most common impact of Explorers in North America was... to be continued... sike... it was eitherA. Land was claimed for European CountriesB. Successful settlements were startedC. Native people people were mistreatedd. Diseases were spread among Native people
How has Spanish colonization affected Central America?
Yes it did because if Europe didn't colonize most of Central America would be Incan or Aztecan.
When native americans first encountered europeans what led to the european disease being so deadly?
because the native Americans did not have any contact with outside continent germs, and viruses. When the Europeans came into america, they brought with them all foreign germs and diseases.
Why did European diseases that were brought to America kill more Native Americans than Europeans?
Herd Immunity. Europeans were around people who have had European diseases (in various stages of recovery). When you get small doses of a disease, your body can start working on getting rid of it, perhaps without you getting the full symptoms. If you have never been around a disease your body has to start from "scratch" and learn it.
Who were the first European people to build colonies in America?
the Spanish
What affects did the European colonization of Latin America have on native populations?
European colonization of Latin America led to the decimation of native populations through diseases, forced labor, and warfare. It also resulted in the destruction of indigenous cultures, displacement of communities, and the imposition of European languages and religions on native people. Additionally, the exploitation of natural resources and land led to environmental degradation and loss of traditional livelihoods.
What were the first people that came to America looking for?
European explorers first came to the America looking for?
Does Montreal have a European feel to it?
Yes. Many people consider it to be the most European city in North America.
