AP US Historyeasymcq1 pt
Which disease had the most devastating impact on Native populations?
A.Smallpox
B.Malaria
C.Influenza
D.Tuberculosis
Explanation
Core Concept
Smallpox epidemics swept the Americas repeatedly, killing on a scale that destabilized entire societies — the deadliest weapon Europeans unknowingly carried.
Correct Answer
ASmallpox
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