A Fight for Survival

In no less than 250 words and no more than 500, write a paper that features a clear thesis and supporting (cited) evidence from the course lectures and assigned readings. All papers much cite evidence from at least one primary source and two secondary sources. You can cite the lecture as (Course Lecture, Module 4). Writing style and grammar factor into the grade; allow time to review and edit before submission.

Write a paper that is 250-500 in length in response to one of the following questions:

Engaging comparative analysis, discuss the ways that disease affected early European settlements in the Americas, considering the impact on both indigenous communities and early European settlements. Construct an argument on the significance of disease in the Great Biological Exchange and how it affected the trajectory of colonial settlement.

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Explain the transition that occurred from the system of indentured servitude to slavery. In what ways did indentured servitude differ from slavery? Why did planters in the Caribbean and North American turn to slavery instead of continuing to rely upon the importation of servants?

DO NOT USE ANY OTHER SOURCE/REFERENCE TO ANSWER – ONLY THE ONES Attached