After Ghana fell because of invading forces and internal disputes, Mali rose to greatness under the leadership of a legendary king named Sundiata, the "Lion King." Later, another great leader named Mansa Musa extended the empire. ... As Mali's power waned, Songhai asserted its independence and rose to power in the area.
Answer: According to history, the Native Americans contracted the diseases brought over from Europe by the first settlers, and since the Native's immune systems had never been in contact with these diseases, many died.
Short answer: American Indian populations were decimated by diseases brought by the Europeans.
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Samuel de Champlain, was among one of those greatest to explore for France.
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