At the time of initial sustained contact with Europeans, the Aboriginal population in North America was estimated to be at least 500 000. However, by 1871, the Aboriginal population had been reduced to approximately 100 000. Which factor perhaps had the biggest impact in drastically reducing the Aboriginal population during this period?

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European diseases, such as smallpox and influenza, had the biggest impact in drastically reducing the Aboriginal population, as they had no immunity to these new diseases introduced by Europeans.

At the Time of Initial Sustained Contact with Europeans, the Aboriginal