When Native Americans first encountered Europeans, what led to the European diseases being so deadly?
a. Most Europeans spread the diseases on purpose.
b. The Native Americans had no tribal doctors or healers.
c. The diet of most Native Americans lacked meat, so they had no consistent amounts of protein.
d. Centuries of continental isolation meant the Native Americans had no immunity.
e. Native Americans had been struggling with basic survival.
Answer: d. Centuries of continental isolation meant the Native Americans had no immunity
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