Question

after europeans arrived in the new world, native peoples:

a. became wealthy and were treated well by the newcomers.

b. were forced into labor and died of european diseases.

c. were all allowed to live peacefully among the europeans.

d. ruled over the europeans and took the newcomers into captivity.

Explanation:

When Europeans arrived in the New World, they brought diseases like smallpox to which Native Americans had no immunity, causing many deaths. They also forced Native Americans into labor (e.g., in mines, plantations). Option a is wrong as Natives were exploited, not treated well. Option c is wrong as conflict and exploitation occurred, not peaceful co - existence. Option d is wrong as Europeans had more advanced weaponry and technology, so Natives didn't rule over them.

Answer:

b. were forced into labor and died of European diseases.