In what ways did indigenous peoples live in a “New World” in the wake of 1492, even without moving to a new continent and what is the historical significance of recognizing this reality?

Indigenous people in a New World

In what ways did indigenous peoples live in a “New World” in the wake of 1492, even without moving to a new continent and what is the historical significance of recognizing this reality? Write a thesis driven essay in response to these questions, based on cited evidence