Smallpox and History In the Elephant war in Mecca 568 AD, smallpox decimated the Ethiopian soldiersIn the Elephant war in Mecca 568 AD, smallpox decimated the Ethiopian soldiers Introduction of smallpox into the new world (Carribean 1507, Mexico 1520, Peru 1524, and Brazil 1555 ) facilitated Spanish conquestIntroduction of smallpox into the new world (Carribean 1507, Mexico 1520, Peru 1524, and Brazil 1555 ) facilitated Spanish conquest Smallpox destroys Hottentots (1713)Smallpox destroys Hottentots (1713) In 1738, smallpox killed half the Cherokee Indian populationIn 1738, smallpox killed half the Cherokee Indian population Smallpox disrupted colonial army in 1776Smallpox disrupted colonial army in 1776
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