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Christopher Columbus took over south America and the Caribbean and claimed that he discovered the "East". He killed millions of native Americans and Spain colonized south America and most up through Mexico and into present day America. killing everything as they went. dooshe
Explorers from Europe began coming to the Americas.

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What happened in the 1500s that changed the Native Americains way of life?

In the 1500s, European explorers, particularly the Spanish, began to arrive in the Americas, leading to significant changes in Native American life. The introduction of new diseases, such as smallpox, devastated indigenous populations who had no immunity, drastically reducing their numbers. Additionally, the arrival of Europeans brought new trade opportunities but also resulted in violent conflicts over land and resources, fundamentally altering social structures, economies, and ways of life for many Native American tribes. This period marked the beginning of extensive European colonization, which would have lasting impacts on indigenous cultures.


Who are the people who came to Virginia in the 1500s tudy guide?

In the 1500s, Virginia was primarily explored by Spanish and English explorers. Notable figures included Sir Walter Raleigh, who sponsored expeditions, and explorers like John Cabot, who was commissioned by England. The Spanish sought to establish settlements and convert Native Americans, while the English were interested in exploring potential resources and trade routes. These early expeditions laid the groundwork for later colonization efforts.


Why did so many Native American peoples adopt Christianity in latin America during the 1500s?

The pope required that the Spanish monarchs make the conversion of native people to Christianity a priority during colonization.


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during the 1500s, what was china's official trade policy


Who are the people who came to Virginia in the 1500s?

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What happen in the 1500s that changed the native Americans way of life?

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What happend in the 1500s that changed the native American way of life?

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What was the disease impacted native Americans populations in the 1500s and the 1800s?

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Why did native american populations rapidly decline during the 1500s?

they died due to europeans bringing over diseases that the native americans bodies were not adapted to.


What happened in 1215 in American colonies?

The Native Americans living in what is now the United States did not have a written history. The major events that we know of before the 1500s is the mound builders of around 1000 AD and the Iroquois Confederation of 1450.


Did native Americans eat pork?

Yes they did. They started in 1880 in America, no where in particular.


What happened in the 1500s?

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