Question

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what made europeans carry diseases that they had grown immune to but which devastated populations of native americans who came in contact with them? (p. 12)

• widespread european domestication of animals
• superior medical technology understood by europeans over native american \witch doctors\
• colder climates in europe which led people to live in closer proximity to each other to keep warm
• european foodstuffs such as wheat and rice were infused with diseases such as smallpox and measles and when cultivated in america proved devastating to indians who ate them

clear selection

Explanation:

Europeans lived in close, prolonged proximity to domesticated animals (like cows, pigs, sheep) for millennia. Many human diseases (e.g., smallpox, measles) originated from animal pathogens that mutated to infect humans. Over generations, Europeans developed immunity to these diseases. Native American populations had no prior exposure to these animal-derived pathogens, so they lacked immunity, leading to devastating outbreaks when exposed. The other options are incorrect: European medical technology was not advanced enough to grant immunity; colder climates alone did not create the disease reservoir; and diseases were not carried in foodstuffs in this manner.

Answer:

• Widespread European domestication of animals