Asked by Natasha Zakaria on May 02, 2024
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What role did infectious diseases play in the European colonization of the Americas?
Infectious Diseases
Illnesses caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, that can be spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another.
European Colonization
The period from the 15th to the 20th century when several European powers established colonies in Asia, Africa, and the Americas, exerting control and influencing local populations.
Americas
The landmasses comprising North, South, and Central America along with the Caribbean, representing one of the world's continents.
- Determine the effects of European exploration on native communities in the Americas.
- Comprehend the genetic determinants and prevalent diseases within particular populations and their historical importance.
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Learning Objectives
- Determine the effects of European exploration on native communities in the Americas.
- Comprehend the genetic determinants and prevalent diseases within particular populations and their historical importance.
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