It is possible that one third of the entire Native American population of Central America died as a result of:
A) malaria
B) bubonic plague
C) influenza
D) smallpox
E) measles

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Smallpox was introduced by European colonizers and had a devastating impact on Native American populations who had no immunity to the disease. It is estimated that up to 95% of the population in some areas died from smallpox outbreaks. While other diseases such as measles, influenza, and malaria also had an impact, smallpox was likely the primary cause of the high death toll.

It Is Possible That One Third of the Entire Native