Which evidence provides the best evidence to support the conclusion that spanish exploration and settlement had a devastating effect on the mississippian chiefdoms of the south east

During the two centuries following the discovery of the New World, over 90% of the native population were killed by disease and warfare.

the effect of the ming leaders banning ships with more than two masts was that there was no further construction of ships masts, because there was a surplus. ming emperors disallowed foreign exploration