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the people of the wampanoag village of patuxet...
a moved after disagreeing with the sachems decisions.
b were punished for not providing offerings to the earth.
c were killed by diseases brought over by european explorers.
d found a new home because no food could be grown or found on their land.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: There's no historical evidence that the Wampanoag of Patuxet moved due to disagreeing with the sachem's decisions.
• Option B: Their decline wasn't due to punishment for not providing offerings; this is not historically accurate.
• Option C: European explorers and settlers brought diseases (like smallpox) to the Americas, which devastated Native American populations, including the Wampanoag of Patuxet. This aligns with historical records.
• Option D: The land of Patuxet was fertile, and food scarcity wasn't the reason for their situation; the main issue was disease from Europeans.

Answer:

C. were killed by diseases brought over by European explorers.