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AP European History
Unit 1 – Renaissance and Exploration
Topic 1.8
What effect did diseases brought by Europeans have on indigenous populations in America during the Columbian exchange?
They caused temporary illnesses but no widespread death or suffering.
They led directly to improved medical practices among indigenous communities as they adapted to new diseases.
They had minimal impact due to existing natural immunities.
They resulted in devastating pandemics which significantly reduced indigenous populations.
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