Effects of European Contact on Native American Societies

Easy Period 1: 1491–1607 Interactions Between Europeans And Native Americans

As European countries began to explore the Americas in the late 15th and early 16th centuries, they established various forms of interaction with Native American tribes. This period saw a range of relationships, from trade and cooperation to conflict and conquest. One significant interaction was the introduction of new technologies and animals by Europeans, which profoundly influenced Native American lifestyles. Which of the following statements most accurately describes one of the effects of European contact on Native American societies during this time?

Native Americans began to entirely abandon their agricultural practices in favor of European farming techniques.

Many Native American tribes adopted European weapons, aiding in both defense against other tribes and European settlers.

All Native American tribes experienced a significant decline in population due to direct military confrontations.

Europeans successfully converted all Native Americans to Christianity within the first few decades of contact.

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