Question

why did so many american indians die as a result of european disease? a. europeans targeted american indian populations. b. american indians lacked natural immunities to european diseases. c. the diseases spread quickly because of the climate in north america. d. the disease spread quickly as more interactions took place. please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

When Europeans arrived in the Americas, they brought diseases like small - pox, measles, etc. American Indians had no prior exposure to these diseases, so they lacked the natural immunities to fight them off, leading to high mortality rates.

Answer:

B. American Indians lacked natural immunities to European diseases.