The most devastating factor brought to the Americas by the Europeans was
A)the horse
B)gunpowder.
C)cannon.
D)bronze weaponry.
E)disease.

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The most devastating factor brought to the Americas by the Europeans was disease. Smallpox, measles, and other diseases brought by the Europeans swept through the native populations, killing off an estimated 90% of the population in some areas. This had a profound and lasting impact on the native cultures, societies, and economies of the Americas. The arrival of the Europeans and the diseases they brought with them is considered one of the greatest tragedies in human history. The other choices—horses, gunpowder, cannon, and bronze weaponry—had significant impacts on the Americas, but not to the same degree as disease.

The Most Devastating Factor Brought to the Americas by the Europeans