How were most natives societies affected by Europe colonization?

- Millions of Native Americans died from diseases brought by European settlers, such as smallpox, measles, and influenza.

- It is estimated that up to 90% of the native population of the Americas were wiped out by disease.

Loss of Land:

- European colonizers often took Native Americans' land by force, or through treaties that were not respected by the colonists.

- Native Americans were forced to move to smaller and less desirable pieces of land, where they had difficulty surviving.

Cultural Destruction:

- Colonizers tried to suppress native religious practices, languages and way of life.

- Native Americans were forced to adopt European customs and beliefs.

Forced Assimilation:

- Many native children were taken from their families and forced to attend boarding schools, where they were taught European language and culture and forbidden to speak their native language or practice their religion.

Marginalization:

- Native Americans were pushed to the margins of society, and were often denied basic rights and opportunities.

- They were often treated as second class-citizens and faced discrimination in education, employment, and housing.

The effects of European colonization on Native American societies were devastating and have had lasting impacts on native communities to this day. These include high poverty rates, health problems, and social issues.