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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.


Which 1492 event signaled a turning point for the Americas?

The arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492 marked a significant turning point, as it initiated widespread European exploration and colonization of the continent. This event led to profound changes in the indigenous populations, including the introduction of new diseases, cultures, and economies. The subsequent interactions between Europeans and Native Americans reshaped the social, political, and economic landscapes of the Americas, setting the stage for future conflicts and exchanges.


Who found the Native American first?

The first Europeans to encounter Native Americans were likely Norse explorers, such as Leif Erikson, around the year 1000 AD, who reached parts of North America, specifically present-day Newfoundland, Canada. However, the more widely recognized arrival was that of Christopher Columbus in 1492, who landed in the Caribbean and subsequently initiated widespread contact between Europeans and Native American populations. This led to significant cultural exchanges, conflicts, and changes in both societies.

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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.