Question

which disease was most responsible for the dramatic decline in native american populations during the colonization period?
a. smallpox
b. yellow fever
c. typhus
d. cholera
which european colonizer played a key role in the exploration of the river that now bears his name?
a. henry hudson
b. christopher columbus
c. samuel de champlain
d. francisco pizarro
which concept refers to the authority of native american tribes to govern themselves without external interference?
a. reconciliation
b. sovereignty
c. decimation
d. assimilation
which figure is known as the “father of new france” and established quebec?
a. henry hudson
b. samuel de champlain
c. hernán cortés
d. christopher columbus

Explanation:

1. Smallpox decimated Native American populations during colonization.
2. Henry Hudson explored the Hudson River.
3. Sovereignty means self - governance for tribes.
4. Samuel de Champlain is "Father of New France" and founded Quebec.

Answer:

1. a. Smallpox
2. a. Henry Hudson
3. b. Sovereignty
4. b. Samuel de Champlain