Question

question 10 of 10

when european explorers first arrived in the americas, they brought new diseases with them. these diseases spread to indigenous people, leading to many deaths.

what is this an example of?

a. historiography
b. historical sourcing
c. historical correlation
d. historical causation

Explanation:

Analyze the historical relationship described in the prompt

The text describes a clear chain of events: European explorers arrived with new diseases, these diseases spread to Indigenous people, and this spread directly led to many deaths.

Identify the matching historical thinking concept

This chain of events shows an action (the arrival and spread of diseases) directly producing an effect (the deaths of Indigenous people). This is a direct demonstration of cause and effect, which corresponds to the concept of historical causation.

Answer:

• (A) Historiography
• (B) Historical sourcing
• (C) Historical correlation
• (D) Historical causation (Correct answer)