small pox brutally molest native populations (jan 1, 1520 – jan 1, 1520)
Description:
The smallpox decimating Native populations was caused by the arrival of Europeans who brought diseases to the Americas. The immediate effect was the dramatic loss of life among Native American populations, which decimated entire tribes and weakened Native resistance to European colonization. This is tied to the APUSH theme of Geography & Environment, as the spread of disease reshaped human geography and the balance of power in the Americas. This represents change, as it led to a drastic shift in the demographic makeup of the Americas and helped facilitate European domination.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1520
jan 1, 1520
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