The Native American population refers to the various indigenous groups that lived in North America before the arrival of Europeans. They had diverse cultures, languages, and ways of life.
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European colonization: The process by which European powers established colonies in North America, often leading to conflicts and displacement of Native American populations.
Disease: The introduction of new diseases by Europeans had devastating effects on the native population, as they had no immunity to these illnesses.
Cultural assimilation: Many Native Americans were forced to adopt European customs, language, and religion as a result of colonial policies.