Which factor most dramatically changed Native American societies after sustained contact with Europeans?
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Correct answer: The introduction of European diseases to which Native peoples had little immunity
European diseases such as smallpox, measles, and influenza caused massive population losses among Native peoples. These epidemics weakened communities, disrupted leadership, and altered the balance of power across North America.
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