CBSE · Class 10 · Social Science · History: The Making of a Global WorldWhat was the role of biological warfare or disease in the Spanish conquest of America?
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The Spanish conquerors used biological warfare, specifically smallpox, to conquer America. The native Americans had no immunity against European diseases because of their long isolation. Smallpox spread deep into the continent, killing entire communities and paving the way for Spanish conquest without relying solely on military firepower.
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