Many native American tribes were ousted from their homelands or persecuted to extinction or near-extinction by the colonists. Europeans also brought diseases that were formerly confined to the Old World. Native Americans had not developed the resistance to these diseases and many died.
Several factors contributed to the European conquest of the Americas, including advanced military technology, the spread of diseases, and strategic alliances with indigenous groups. The most critical factor was the outbreak of diseases like smallpox, which decimated Native American populations and weakened their resistance to conquest. This demographic collapse, coupled with superior weaponry and tactics, enabled Europeans to establish control over vast territories with relatively small forces.
The 1500’s saw the Spanish establish settlements and in 1620 the English Pilgrims arrived.
The arrival of the Europeans did not affect the native americans in Mexico.
the spanish were the firsteuropeans to establish permanent settlements in which areas of theunited states
directly; by forming military alliances
The fur trade created alliances between Europeans and their Native American trading partners. -A
The Europeans gained control over the Native Americans by taking their land and their important riches.
Many native American tribes were ousted from their homelands or persecuted to extinction or near-extinction by the colonists. Europeans also brought diseases that were formerly confined to the Old World. Native Americans had not developed the resistance to these diseases and many died.
Several factors contributed to the European conquest of the Americas, including advanced military technology, the spread of diseases, and strategic alliances with indigenous groups. The most critical factor was the outbreak of diseases like smallpox, which decimated Native American populations and weakened their resistance to conquest. This demographic collapse, coupled with superior weaponry and tactics, enabled Europeans to establish control over vast territories with relatively small forces.
The 1500’s saw the Spanish establish settlements and in 1620 the English Pilgrims arrived.
What do Native Americans and Europeans have in common
The arrival of the Europeans did not affect the native americans in Mexico.
the spanish were the firsteuropeans to establish permanent settlements in which areas of theunited states
Guns, Germs, and Steel: European diseases such as smallpox, against which Native Americans had no resistance, severely depleted the native population. Their armies were unable to to defend against the modern weapons the Europeans used; and, the Europeans created alliances with tribes who were opposed to the dominant culture.
Europeans used military force to dominate native peoples and establish permanent colonies.
Europeans used military force to dominate native peoples and establish permanent colonies.