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history midterm 2024 Flashcards

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when did “world” as opposed to regional history really start, and why did it start then?

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1492, Columbus sailed to Asia

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what has declined in number and variety continually since 1492?

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plant and animal species

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what is the estimated percentage of New World natives that died due to European diseases?

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between 50% and 90%

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what are three diseases responsible for killing Native Americans during the Columbian exchange?

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small pox, chicken pox, and mumps

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