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The British are responsible for the death toll of the Native American people. Not only were many killed during battles but the British also gave the Native Americans blankets infected with smallpox.

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What caused millions of deaths among native Americans in the years after Europeans arrived in the Americas?

Diseases, largely smallpox, brought by Europeans caused millions of deaths among the native Americans who had no resistance to these foreign diseases.


Why do native American Indians have no chin whiskers or beards?

Native American Indians generally have less facial hair, including chin whiskers and beards, due to genetic factors that influence hair growth. The absence of certain genes responsible for beard and body hair development is common among many Indigenous populations in the Americas. Additionally, environmental and evolutionary factors may have played a role in shaping these traits over generations. As a result, facial hair patterns can vary significantly among different ethnic groups.


Which native American people did Dr Marcus Whitman build a mission among?

Cayuse tribe


What happened to the natives as a result of the conquistadors?

The arrival of the conquistadors resulted in significant devastation for Native populations in the Americas. Many indigenous people were subjected to violence, enslavement, and displacement as the conquistadors sought to conquer new territories. Additionally, the introduction of European diseases, such as smallpox, led to catastrophic population declines among Native communities, who had no immunity to these illnesses. The overall impact was the profound disruption of native societies, cultures, and economies.


What Indians are Native American?

Native Americans, often referred to as Indigenous peoples, are the original inhabitants of the Americas, including the United States, Canada, and parts of Central and South America. In India, the term "Native American" does not apply, as it refers specifically to the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. However, if the question is about Indigenous peoples in India, that would include various tribes such as the Santhal, Gond, and Khasi, among others, who have distinct cultures and histories within the Indian subcontinent.

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What caused millions of deaths among native Americans in the years after Europeans arrived in the Americas?

Diseases, largely smallpox, brought by Europeans caused millions of deaths among the native Americans who had no resistance to these foreign diseases.


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No, hummingbirds are not native to Scotland. They are typically found in the Americas, from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego. Scotland's native bird species include robins, blackbirds, and puffins, among others.


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How did the french colonies in America differ from English colonies in the Americas?

The French forced Native Americans to serve as laborers in their missionsSorry but that is incorrect it is actually:The French lived among Native American peoples, learned their languages, and respected their customs.Correct answer : The French lived among Native American peoples, learned their languages, and respected their customs.


Who were among the first people to use popcorn for food?

Native Americans.


How religion contribute to the development of a responsible and morally upright people in society?

it creates unity among the people


Which native American people did Marcus Whitman build a mission among?

Cayuse tribe


Which native American people did Dr Marcus Whitman build a mission among?

Cayuse tribe


Who were missonaries?

Missionaries were people who went among native peoples and tried to convert them to the missionary's religion.


Who among people that is responsible for the development of periodic table?

Dobereiner, Newland , Mendeleev are responsible for development. Modern periodic table was created by Henry Moseley.


Name three livelihood groups found among the early indigenous people of the Americas?

Different groups such as; Hunters,Fishermen,Food Gatherers, etc.


Where was the lacrosse originated?

Lacrosse originated among the Native American tribes of northeastern North America