There is no question that the settlers’ westward expansion was accompanied by fighting, and that the heavy losers were the Native Americans. However it was not fighting that decimated the Native American population during these times. Two things that accounted for a large number of indigenous people's deaths, were the brutal American policies an. -disease
-hunting accidents
-a lack of farming knowledge
-bad weather

What is the difference between direct learning and indirect learning? a. direct learning is independent learning that people pursue on their own. indirect learning is forced on the learner by others, such as parents or teachers. b. direct learning is forced on learners so that they'll become productive members of society. indirect learning is a voluntary action taken by the learner with the intention of becoming a productive member of society. c. when people learn culture directly, they are imitating and observing others. when people learn culture indirectly, they are being taught by someone else. d. when people learn culture directly, they are being taught by someone else. when people learn culture indirectly, they are learning through observation and imitation.