Impact of conquest on indigenous populations from "summary" of The Conquest of Mexico by William Hickling Prescott
The impact of conquest on indigenous populations was profound and far-reaching in its consequences. The arrival of the Spanish conquistadors in Mexico marked the beginning of a new era for the native peoples of the region. The conquest brought about significant changes in the social, political, economic, and cultural life of the indigenous populations. One of the most immediate and devastating effects of the conquest was the loss of life among the indigenous populations. The introduction of new diseases, such as smallpox, measles, and influenza, for which the native peoples had no immunity, resulted in widespread epidemics that decimated their numbers. The death toll was staggering, with some estimates suggesting that as much as 90 percent of the indigenous population perished in the years following the arrival of the Spanish. In addition to the loss of life, the conquest also had a profound impact on the social and political structures of the indigenous societies. The Spanish ...
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