When Native Americans first encountered Europeans, what led to the European diseases being so deadly?

A) Native Americans had been struggling with basic survival.
B) The diets of most Native Americans lacked meat, so they had no consistent amounts of protein.
C) Most Europeans spread the diseases on purpose.
D) The Native Americans had no tribal doctors or healers.
E) Centuries of continental isolation meant the Native Americans had no immunity.

European Diseases

Infectious diseases brought to the Americas by European explorers and colonists that had devastating impacts on the indigenous populations, due to lack of prior exposure and immunity.

Continental Isolation

The concept of a country, specifically the United States, being separated and insulated from the direct conflicts and politics of other continents, particularly Europe, due to geographical distance.

Native Americans

The indigenous peoples of the United States, including American Indians and Alaska Natives, with distinct cultures, languages, and histories.