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Why did the indigenous population of Mexico Central America The Caribbean and South America decline with the arrival of Europeans?
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Because no one in the Americas had immunity against smallpox, a disease brought by Europeans. This resulted in the death of most of the Native American population throughout the 16th century.
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What was the year the Europeans came to the Caribbean?
Supposedly, "In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue" Most people agree he landed some where in the Caribbean, not on North America.
Is Caribbean in Africa?
No the Caribbean is not in Africa but it do consist of Africans. As well as East Idians, Chinese, Syrians, Europeans. Its is a chanin of islands and some main lands that is washed by the Caribbean sea and its South of South America.
Why did they came to the Caribbean?
who they? indigenous people?- history would tell you that during the ice age the bearing straight provided a path from asia to america which they used following food. After the ice age ended and the bearing straight melted they became stuck, some of them remained in america and other traveled down to the caribbean and latin america Europeans?- after his successful yet accidental voyage to the Caribbean Christopher Columbus reported back to the Spanish who eventually came to cultivate sugar cane sugar and tobacco, bringing with them competition from other European countries, mainly, England, France and Holland minority groups?-after the abolition of slavery in the Caribbean many people from both Europe and Asia come to the Caribbean as "indentured workers" the main reason being a chance at a better life in a new place in addition to other reasons such as Indians trying to escape the persecution of the Caste system as well as the children of African slaves who chose to remain in the Caribbean rather that go back to Africa
What is the difference between Caribbean and Caribbean?
The Caribbean Sea is one of the most largest salt-water seas in the world covering a total 2,754,000 km2 (square kilometers) and is also the Deepest SEA not ocean at 7,686 meters bsl (below sea level(Altitude)).
Is Puerto Rico in North or South America?
Puerto Rico is North America (in the Caribbean)
Prior to the arrival of Christopher Columbus what was the indigenous population of North and South America and the Caribbean?
Prior to the arrival of Christopher Columbus what was the indigenous population of North and South America and the Caribbean?
Why did the indigenous population of Latin America decline with the arrival of the Europeans?
The indigenous population of Latin America declined with the arrival of Europeans due to factors such as warfare, forced labor, introduction of new diseases like smallpox, and displacement from their lands. These factors led to a significant decrease in the native population over time.
How did Europeans transform the population of latin America?
A) Don't look for answers for essay questions 2 days before they are due. B) By decreasing it incredibly by conquest and disease.
What caused the demographic collapse of the indigenous population of latin America?
The demographic collapse of the indigenous population of Latin America was primarily caused by diseases such as smallpox, measles, and influenza brought over by European explorers and settlers. These diseases were previously unknown to the indigenous peoples and spread quickly due to lack of immunity. Additionally, forced labor practices, warfare, and social disruption also contributed to the decline of indigenous populations.
When the first europeans arrived in north America how did their system of government differ from that of the indigenous peoples?
When the first Europeans arrived in North America their system of government differed from that of the indigenous peoples. The Europeans used a hierarchy of government. The indigenous people had a cultural government.
What has more than 350 indigenous groups south America central America or the Caribbean?
south america
What do the indigenous natives of Australia and Latin America have in common?
Europeans introduced African slavery
Who are the mestizos of Latin America?
Mestizos are descended from Europeans, frequently Spanish, and indigenous peoples of Latin America
What social institution did Europeans in the Caribbean share with their counterparts in North America?
Slavery
Are Toucans indigenous to Assam?
No. Toucans are originally from the Caribbean, Southern Mexico, Central and South America.
Which food came to Europe during the Colombian trade?
Several foods came to Europe during the Colombian trade including: Potatoes (indigenous to the Andes) Corn (maize - indigenous to Mesoamerica) Squash (indigenous to the Andes and Mesoamerica) Avocados (indigenous to the south-central area of what is now Mexico) Tomatoes (indigenous to South and Central America) Pumpkins (native to North America) Pineapples (indigenous to the Caribbean) Beans (snap, kidney & Lima varieties) - as you might guess from the name, Lima beans are indigenous to the Andes (remember Lima, Peru?) Peanuts (indigenous to the Andes and Mesoamerica - although they probably originated somewhere around what is now the northern part of Argentina or southwestern Bolivia0 Cacao (which is what is used to make chocolate - indigenous to Mesoamerica) Papayas (indigenous to Mesoamerica) Manioc, aka tapioca, aka cassava (indigenous to northern South America, southern Mesoamerica, and the Caribbean Guavas (indigenous to tropical North and South America and the Caribbean)
Where does most of the population live in Caribbean South America?
The majority of the population of south america is found in Brazil - also the largest country on the continent.
