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Diseases that were brought to the Americas from Europe. Americans had no immunities from those diseases. What would make a European mildly sick would kill people that had no resistance at all.

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Who helped the Native Americans in the 1400's?

No one helped the Native Americans in the 1400's. They were loners. ******** The Native Americans were the only people inhabiting the Americas until Christopher Columbus arrived in 1492, but it is highly debated whether he actually helped them or not. It is widely believed that he attacked and killed many natives, and raped the women. When he returned to Spain, it is widely believed that his title was removed.


How was America discovered?

While the "Native Americans," the Norse, the Chinese and perhaps others discovered America earlier, the discovery by Columbus in 1492 is considered the "official" date of discovery becasue that is the discovery from which the modern world descends.


What was the believed native population of the Americans in 1492?

"Estimates of the number of Native Americans in 1492 vary widely -- from eight million to more than one hundred million." -- American Passages: A History of the United States, Brief Second Edition Answer 2: There have been two estimates done, 1) by the US Government that estimates 25 Million Native Americans (this study was discounted as highly inaccurate) and 2) By independent researchers that show between 75 and 114 million Native American's.


What did the settlers learn from the Native Americans?

European settlers learned how to grow new crops like maize (corn), tomatoes, tubers (potato's). They also learned to fertilize crops, the agrarian tribes were very skilled at this. They also discovered new smelting techniques; high altitude smelting - Chocolate (yes before 1492 there was no Chocolate in Europe, and it was introduced first by Franciscan Friars in Chocolate Brandy). Although not accredited till many years later, the modern world owes the 'freeze drying' technique to Native Americans. Native Americans can be credited with the 'discovery' of Aspirin, as well as "the pill" (birth control). Native American's used the bark of a willow tree for pain relief, this was later refined as Aspirin; and a certain 'red potato' was used by Native Americans to prevent pregnancy, this was later refined (or used as the basis for) modern birth control pills. The motto "Don't tread on me" was taken from Native American law concepts, the story of the snake (though you will find very little credit for it). The current "Seal of the United States" is an adaptation of the Iroquois Confederacy. Please note that this list is no where near complete, there are entire books (series of books) on this subject.


Who discovered America what year did he discover America and why did he discovered America?

Vikings 500 years before Columbus. Columbus did NOT find North America. He landed on an island in 1492 while looking for a water route to India. All but a small fraction of the books and people that would prove this were burned and killed by Christopher Columbus and his men in 1492-1493.

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Who or what killed native Americans in 1492?

They were killed by disease such as smallpox, influenza, and malaria.


What was the native population of north America before 1492?

In the millions of Native Americans societies.


When did Europeans make contact with native Americans?

In 1492 when Columbus sailed to the Americas on the Hispaniola.


Who were the Millions lived in north America in 1492?

They were the Native Americans tribes spread across the continent.


Who were the millions who lived in north America in 1492?

They were the Native Americans tribes spread across the continent.


Who helped the Native Americans in the 1400's?

No one helped the Native Americans in the 1400's. They were loners. ******** The Native Americans were the only people inhabiting the Americas until Christopher Columbus arrived in 1492, but it is highly debated whether he actually helped them or not. It is widely believed that he attacked and killed many natives, and raped the women. When he returned to Spain, it is widely believed that his title was removed.


Why is 1492 a famous date in geography?

Because it was the day the Native Americans discovered Christopher Columbus lost at sea.


What did the European discover in 1492?

They found lots of land and met the Native Americans


How Was America affected by trade And commerce before Columbus?

It wasn't affected before 1492. The millions of Native Americans lived in North America and conducted their lives according to their traditions.


How many native Americans are there in Florida?

I don't know but.....in 1492 AD, it is conservatively estimated that there were about 100000 Indians living in Florida.Hope it helps:)


Who is said to have discovered amercia in 1492?

This is Christopher Columbus (though he did not discover America, as there had been several "discoveries" starting with the original Native Americans).


What people where here when Columbus arrived?

Columbus didn't land in North America, but if he had he would have found millions of Native Americans living there.

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