Question

How did the global transfer of diseases in pre modern world help in colonisation of america?

Answer 1

Answer:

1. America was not conquered and colonised by Europeans with the help of superior fire power alone.

2. Germs, such as those of small pox were helpful to a great extent.

3. Americans had no immunity against them as a result of long isolation. Once introduced, the Germs spread deal into the continent decimating whole communities and paving the way for conquest.

Explanation:

Answer 2

The Portuguese and the Spanish had a stroke fire power and army . But along with these , they also used germs and viruses for conquering parts of America. As America was isolated, earlier the original inhabitants had no immunity against these dreadful germs and viruses. The disease once introduced , spread very fast . They killed and decimated whole communities , paving the way for their conquest. These germs were more dangerous as compared to guns and fire arms because guns could be bought or captured, but there was no answer for these germs . Thus , the Portuguese and Spanish colonisers could conquer the local population easily to enable colonisation of the Americans .

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