Questions: What was a negative consequence of European contact for Native Americans in the Southwest? They were displaced from their land and placed on reservations.

The answer is they were displaced from their land and placed on reservations.

This option is a well-documented negative consequence of European contact for Native Americans. As European settlers expanded westward, Native American tribes were often forcibly removed from their ancestral lands and relocated to reservations. This process was formalized through various treaties and acts, such as the Indian Removal Act of 1830, which led to the Trail of Tears and other forced relocations. The displacement resulted in significant loss of life, culture, and autonomy for Native American communities.

While trade with Europeans did occur and sometimes led to temporary expansion or economic benefits for certain tribes, it was not a universally positive outcome. The introduction of European goods and trade often disrupted traditional economies and social structures. Additionally, the spread of European diseases and the eventual encroachment on lands overshadowed any temporary benefits from trade.

The adoption of European agricultural practices was not necessarily a negative consequence in itself, as it could lead to increased food production and new techniques. However, it often came with the loss of traditional farming methods and cultural practices. The imposition of European agricultural systems was part of a broader pattern of cultural assimilation and loss of indigenous identity, which can be seen as a negative consequence.