Probably the most significant factor that made it possible for a relatively small number of Europeans to colonize the Americas with surprising ease was
A) rivalries among Amerindian civilizations that prevented cooperation against the
intruding Europeans.
B) the absence of immunity among Amerindians to diseases brought by Europeans to the
Americas.
C) the superiority of European firepower.
D) the lack of confidence among Amerindians about their religions.
E) the technology of the Europeans.
B
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