were weakened, only making European colonization easier. In addition to these diseases, the Spanish also exchanged materials with the Natives. The Spanish brought with them glass beads, copper kettles, and other metal utensils. “Native people often adapt these items for their own use. For example, some cut up copper kettles and refashioned the metal for other uses, including jewelry that conferred status on the wearer, who was seen as connected to the new European source of raw materials.” (Corbett…
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