After contact with Europe,the population of the Americas decreased by __________.
A)30 percent
B)50 percent
C)70 percent
D)90 percent

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The contact with Europeans led to the spread of diseases such as smallpox, measles, and influenza among the native populations who had no immunity to these diseases. This, along with violence, forced labor and displacement, resulted in a massive decrease in the population of the Americas, estimated to be around 90 percent.

After Contact with Europe,the Population of the Americas Decreased by __________