What left indigenous Americans most vulnerable to Europeans upon first contact?
A) their isolation and lack of exposure to many diseases
B) their conviction in magic and superstition
C) their lack of such animals as horses and camels
D) their lack of highly developed iron weapons

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The primary factor that left indigenous Americans vulnerable to Europeans was their isolation and lack of exposure to many diseases. This lack of immunity to diseases brought by Europeans, such as smallpox, led to devastating epidemics among indigenous populations.

What Left Indigenous Americans Most Vulnerable to Europeans Upon First