The native population of the Spanish colonies declined rapidly between 1519 and 1605. Why did the native population decrease at such a drastic rate? Include at least three reasons in your explanation. How did the Spanish government respond to the decline?

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Cayden Ayala

27 April, 21:32

The native population of the Spanish colonies declined rapidly between 1519 and 1605. Why did the native population decrease at such a drastic rate? Include at least three reasons in your explanation. How did the Spanish government respond to the decline?

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Boston Stein · Answer 1

Answered this earlier: They were getting kicked out of their native lands, died from unfamiliar European diseases (like smallpox and measles), mistreatment and wars.