Which of the following items were introduced by Europeans to Native Americans?

• A. Glass beads
• B. Copper kettles
• C. Metal tools
• D. Glass beads, copper kettles, and metal tools

Answer: (D)

When Europeans first reached the Americas, their arrival set off the Columbian Exchange, a two-way transfer of goods that reshaped daily life and economies. Glass beads, copper kettles, and metal tools were among the items Europeans brought that Native Americans adopted and used. Glass beads became highly valued for trade and adornment, copper kettles offered new cooking vessels, and metal tools made tasks like hunting, farming, and woodworking more efficient. Because all three of these particular items originated with Europeans and became common in Native American life through trade and contact, this combination best reflects what Europeans introduced.