American HistoryQuestion 57 of 128
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
a.American Indians (Native Americans)
b.The Pilgrims
c.English settlers
d.African slaves
Explanation
American Indians, also called Native Americans, lived in the Americas long before Europeans arrived. They formed many distinct nations and cultures. Europeans began arriving in large numbers in the 1500s and 1600s.
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