Medical Challenges in Colonial America
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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?

  • Clergymen (correct)
  • Surgeons
  • Physicians
  • Apothecaries

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?

<p>Europeans (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were the most educated and respected members of their community in the British colonies?

<p>Clergymen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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