8. Explorers to the New World met indigenous people wherever they went and brought change to their lives. List two ways life changed for the indigenous people. __

1. **Introduction of European Diseases:** Indigenous populations had no immunity to diseases like smallpox, measles, and influenza, which were brought over by Europeans. These diseases spread rapidly, devastating entire communities and significantly reducing the indigenous population.<br /><br />2. **Disruption of Traditional Ways of Life:** Contact with Europeans often led to displacement from ancestral lands, forced labor, and the disruption of traditional social structures, economies, and spiritual practices. The introduction of new technologies and goods also altered their traditional ways of life.<br />