How did the arrival of Europeans impact your way of life long term? (Pages 691-692, 695-696 in the physical textbook) (Topic 16 Lesson 4, in the online textbook)for the Global Convergence
The arrival of Europeans had a significant long-term impact on our way of life.
One major impact was the introduction of new diseases such as smallpox, measles, and influenza, which decimated our population. The lack of immunity to these diseases contributed to a drastic decline in our numbers, making us more vulnerable to European conquest and colonization.
The arrival of Europeans also led to changes in our political and social structures. Many of our traditional governments were replaced by European colonial governments, which often imposed harsh laws and regulations on our people. This led to the erosion of our traditional cultures and customs, as well as the loss of our land and resources.
Additionally, the arrival of Europeans brought new technologies and goods to our societies, which led to changes in our economies and ways of life. We were forced to adapt to new agricultural practices and trade networks, which often disadvantaged us and benefited the Europeans.
Overall, the arrival of Europeans had a lasting impact on our communities, leading to significant changes in our way of life that continue to affect us to this day.