Why Did Easter Island's Civilization Collapse?
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The Story of the Moai Carvers
In the 1880s, 1888 Chile annexed Easter Island. And today Easter Islanders are Chilean citizens still. But by this time, by the late 19th century, the population of Easter Island had dwindled down to like 110 people,. Thanks to the influence of what the Westerners brought.
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