The main reason for the dramatic decline of the Indian population of Hispaniola from 1492 to 1542 was the
A. Spanish decision forcibly to move the Indians to South America.
B. inhumanity of the Spanish slave system.
C. introduction of European diseases onto the island.
D. psychological devastation caused by systematic destruction of traditional Indian culture.
Answer: C
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