Which of the following statements is true of the early European explorers and immigrants of the Western hemisphere?

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The Europeans had superior weaponry such as metal swords, muskets, and cannons, giving them an advantage over the Native Americans who often only had bows and arrows or stone weapons.

Answer: D 
 The indigenous people were not immune to the diseases the explorers brought with them, and millions of Native Americans died from illnesses such as smallpox, measles, and influenza. This was due to the lack of immunity in the New World to Old World diseases.

Therefore, choices A and B are false.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Early