Question

select the text from the paragraph that best helps you understand that maladies means sicknesses. there may be more than one correct choice.

in 1492, christopher columbus landed on the shores of what came to be called the new world. other explorers and settlers soon followed columbus from europe, many seeking gold and riches. these colonists brought many things with them from europe, introducing new plants and animals to north america. they also brought several european maladies. the natives of north america had never before been exposed to these strange new diseases. as a result, many became very ill and died. we dont know the full effect that the europeans had on the native populations. however, many historians believe that up to ninety - five percent of native populations died as a result.

Explanation:

To understand that "maladies" means "sicknesses", we look for context clues. The sentence "The natives of North America had never before been exposed to these strange new diseases" connects to "maladies" as it refers to the same things the colonists brought. Also, "As a result, many became very ill and died" shows the impact of these maladies, reinforcing they are sicknesses. The relevant texts are "The natives of North America had never before been exposed to these strange new diseases" and "As a result, many became very ill and died" (and also the mention of "several European maladies" in relation to these disease - related outcomes).

Answer:

• The natives of North America had never before been exposed to these strange new diseases.
• As a result, many became very ill and died.