Impact of European Contact on Native Americans

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

During the early periods of exploration and colonization, various European powers interacted with Native American societies in numerous ways. One critical aspect of these interactions involved the economic and social exchanges that were established between the two groups.

Which of the following statements best describes one significant impact of European contact on Native American societies in the 16th century?

Native Americans primarily adopted European agricultural techniques without any significant changes.

Native Americans experienced a drastic decline in population due to the introduction of new diseases.

Native American societies became entirely dependent on European goods for their survival.

Native Americans formed equal partnerships with Europeans to establish trade networks.

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