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Q: What Native American tribes were affected by typhus?
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What was most devastating for native peoples after Spain's conquest?

Perhaps the most devastating result from Spain's conquest of the new world was the radical decline in the population of Native Americas. The Spaniards brought with them a whole host of diseases that the Native American peoples had never been exposed to before. The diseases such as Typhus, Smallpox, Malaria, and Measles wreaked havoc on the Native American populations, killing close to 90% of the population in many areas.


What effect did the Triangular Trade route have on Americans?

the triangular trade affected the American society by many things such as life when the slaves had come it brought more help to the farmers and their families also affected the products within the country now people could use the source of molasses which is a thick,dark,heavy,sweet syrup also had the product of sugar, that sweetened their food as well. The triangular trade route also brought devestating diseases to the Americas from Europe. Diseases such as typhus, measles, mumps and smallpox wiped out the Native American population. The Native Americans had not yet been exposed to these diseases and had not built up an immunity like the European and Africans had. hope that answers your question;)


How did the lack of immunity to disease affect the native American people?

many native peoples died because Europeans brought disease germs and native peoples bodies were not strong enough to protect them from small pox and measles.


What are the negative consequences of the Spanish Encomienda system?

- Native Americans were used as laborers or slaves. - This forced the Native Americans to starve. - Disease took a toll on Native Americans; they were vulnerable to smallpox, measles, and typhus, and many of the died.


What diseases did the American Indians get by the American colonists?

The Native Americans actually did give the Europeans a few diseases however they are debatable. One of the diseases that Europeans contracted on their way to the New World and at the new world was typhus. Another disease that affected the people coming to the New World was syphilis, now see this is the debatable disease because many believe that It was contracted by Hispaniola but it could still be considered something that was given to the people who came to the New World. Now I do not believe the Europeans got this disease but the Spaniards did.


Does typhus itch?

Yes, the typhus rash may itch, especially if it is murine typhus.


Is there a sertent place that you get typhus?

is there a certent place that you get typhus


What is another name for epidemic typhus?

Epidemic typhus, which is sometimes called jail fever or louse-borne typhus


Was typhus scrub caused by rats?

Yes. The rats is born with Typhus. And if a rat bit you, then you will have Typhus. It is a disease that can kill you.


How is typhus transmitted?

Typhus is tramitted by body lice and ticks


How do you spell Typhus?

uhm im not sure but i think its typhus?


What is another name for scrub typhus?

Scrub typhus is also known as tsutsugamushi disease. also commonly referred to as tropical typhus.