3.1.3 - Conquest, Disease and Trade
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What was the primary disease that devastated indigenous populations in the Americas?
💡 Hint: Think of diseases introduced by Europeans.
Name one precious metal sought after during European colonization.
💡 Hint: Consider what wealth was important to European economies.
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What disease significantly impacted Native Americans during colonization?
💡 Hint: Remember the disease that had no immunity for indigenous people.
True or False: The establishment of trade networks was detrimental to European economies.
💡 Hint: Think about the benefits trade brings to economies.
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Examine how the introduction of European diseases altered social structures in Native American societies.
💡 Hint: Think about the roles of community members and their effects on culture.
Discuss the economic implications of wealth flow from the Americas to Europe post-conquest.
💡 Hint: Focus on the interplay of resources and economic growth.
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