16-10-2005, 12:52 PM
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Smallpox was brought over by European explorers and other immigrants. One of the worst outbreaks occurred in the 1730s, when African slaves suffering from the disease were brought to South Carolina. Since the Cherokees, like all other indians, had no immunity to the virus, they weren't able to fight off the disease.
Marie Antoinette's beheading was ordered by her husband.
Smallpox was brought over by European explorers and other immigrants. One of the worst outbreaks occurred in the 1730s, when African slaves suffering from the disease were brought to South Carolina. Since the Cherokees, like all other indians, had no immunity to the virus, they weren't able to fight off the disease.
Marie Antoinette's beheading was ordered by her husband.