Question

13 why did the mississippian culture decline after contact with europeans? a the mississippians joined european society. b european diseases killed many mississippians. c the mississippians isolated themselves from others. d europeans forced the mississippians to move west.

Explanation:

When Europeans came into contact with Native American cultures like the Mississippians, they brought diseases such as smallpox. Native Americans had no immunity to these new - introduced diseases. A large number of Mississippians died due to these diseases, which led to the decline of their culture. Option A is incorrect as the Mississippians did not "join" European society in a way that would cause their culture's decline. Option C is wrong because isolation was not the main cause of the decline. Option D is also incorrect as forced westward movement was not the primary reason for the decline of the Mississippian culture after initial contact with Europeans.

Answer:

B. European diseases killed many Mississippians.