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What types of diseases did the settlers in America experience?
What types of diseases did the settlers in America experience?
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Respiratory and gastrointestinal infections (correct)
- Autoimmune diseases
- Neurological disorders
Which group of people in the British colonies provided medical care to the community?
Which group of people in the British colonies provided medical care to the community?
- Clergymen (correct)
- Surgeons
- Physicians
- Apothecaries
Which European colonies attempted to adhere to established medical practices?
Which European colonies attempted to adhere to established medical practices?
- Portuguese colonies
- British colonies
- Spanish and French colonies (correct)
- Dutch colonies
Who did the Europeans feel entitled to America due to the devastation of the American Indians?
Who did the Europeans feel entitled to America due to the devastation of the American Indians?
Who were the most educated and respected members of their community in the British colonies?
Who were the most educated and respected members of their community in the British colonies?