The arrival of Europeans greatly impacted indigenous communities from "summary" of Native American Icons by Charles River Editors
Upon the arrival of Europeans in the Americas, indigenous communities faced significant and lasting impacts. The introduction of new diseases, such as smallpox and measles, devastated indigenous populations that had no immunity to these illnesses. This resulted in a sharp decline in numbers, disrupting social structures and altering the balance of power among tribes. Additionally, the Europeans brought with them new technologies, weapons, and animals that drastically changed the way of life for indigenous peoples. The arrival of Europeans also led to the forced displacement and removal of indigenous communities from their ancestral lands. Treaties were often disregarded, and indigenous peoples were pushed onto reservati...
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