Read the passage from The Florentine Codex.

And [even] before the Spaniards had risen against us, a pestilence first came to be prevalent: the smallpox. It was the month of Tepeilhuitl when it began, and it spread over the people as great destruction. Some it quite covered with blisters on all parts – their faces, their heads, their chests, etc. . . . Entirely covered with blisters, very many people died of them. And very many starved; there was death from hunger, for none could take care of the sick; nothing could be done for them.
–The Florentine Codex, 1579

Question

Read the passage from The Florentine Codex.

And [even] before the Spaniards had risen against us, a pestilence first came to be prevalent: the smallpox. It was the month of Tepeilhuitl when it began, and it spread over the people as great destruction. Some it quite covered with blisters on all parts – their faces, their heads, their chests, etc. . . . Entirely covered with blisters, very many people died of them. And very many starved; there was death from hunger, for none could take care of the sick; nothing could be done for them.
–The Florentine Codex, 1579

true_alpha_wolf · Answer

Because the smallpox outbreak occurred before the Spaniards attacked, which result is most likely to have occurred?

A. The native population may not have been so easily defeated.
B. There would have been fewer deaths by starvation.
C. Smallpox may have become a worldwide epidemic.
D. Rival nations of the conquistadors would have aided the native population.

anonymous · Answer

I think but im still debating if its. C. OR D.

true_alpha_wolf · Answer

nvm I already got it. It's A

anonymous · Answer

MY BAD IM NOT THAT GOOD WITH HISTORY SORRY*