Question

which evidence provides the best evidence to support the conclusion that spanish exploration and settlement had a devastating effect on the mississippian chiefdoms of the southeast? a during the two centuries following the discovery of the new world, over 90% of the native population were killed by disease and warfare. b the food supply for hernando de sotos expedition was so scarce that his men reportedly ate the dogs in some indian villages. c the spanish began importing african slaves to work in the fields and mines of the caribbean islands. d the spanish captured fort caroline and executed the french settlers there in 1565.

Explanation:

The fact that over 90% of the native population were killed by disease and warfare during the two - centuries following the discovery of the New World directly shows the devastating impact of Spanish exploration and settlement on the Mississippian chiefdoms. Option B is about food scarcity of an expedition, Option C is about African slaves in the Caribbean, and Option D is about Spanish - French conflict, none of which directly relate to the impact on Mississippian chiefdoms.

Answer:

A. During the two centuries following the discovery of the New World, over 90% of the native population were killed by disease and warfare.