Question

conditions like those shown in the image contributed most significantly to what broader historical development? select one answer a the mass death of native american and spanish populations in the new world. b the advantage of the spanish and portuguese in conquering native american populations. c the strengthening of native american alliances through the caribbean. d the rapid development of immunity to future epidemics. no answer saved. 16th century aztec drawing of smallpox victims unknown artist (cc0)

Explanation:

The image shows smallpox victims (a disease brought by Europeans to the Americas). Native Americans had no immunity to smallpox, leading to massive deaths, which weakened their resistance against Spanish/Portuguese conquest. Option A is wrong as Spanish populations weren't mass - died from smallpox in the New World. Option C is wrong as epidemics weakened Native Americans, not strengthened alliances. Option D is wrong as developing immunity to future epidemics wasn't rapid in this context. So the correct answer is B.

Answer:

B. The advantage of the Spanish and Portuguese in conquering Native American populations.