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The Norse attempt to establish themselves in the New World failed because their numbers were too small and local resistance was fierce, forcing them out.

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“Hellenland, Markland and Vinland as they called them as they explored them and they tried to colonize the New World.”
“Their numbers were too few, the local resistance was too fierce and they were they were forced out.”
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