Amerindians were highly vulnerable to European diseases while Europeans were similarly vulnerable to African diseases. Certain parts of Africa were known as "Wh

Amerindians were highly vulnerable to European diseases while Europeans were similarly vulnerable to African diseases. Certain parts of Africa were known as "White Man's Grave". Displacement by settlers in Africa was limited to areas with suitable climate. In the other areas, the natives were pretty left on their own as long as no exploitable resources were present.