small pox comes to the americas (may 22, 1780 – sep 22, 1782)
Description:
During the 1770s, smallpox killed at least 30% of the West Coast Native Americans. The smallpox epidemic of 1780–1782 brought devastation and drastic depopulation among the Plains Indians. This epidemic is a classic instance of European immunity and non-European vulnerability.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 22, 1780
sep 22, 1782
~ 2 years and 4 months