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309: Columbus: Villain or Hero? (Part 4)

The Rest Is History

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The Catastrophic Impact of Disease on Indigenous Societies

This chapter explores the devastating effects of European diseases on indigenous populations, highlighting emotional and cultural upheaval. It illustrates the spiritual and societal dislocation experienced as smallpox and other illnesses altered their ways of life drastically in a short period.

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