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Cherokee, like many other Native American's were susceptible to a variety of diseases carried by people from Europe; the unclean living standards practiced by that society is rife for disease. There has been documented proof that the European Settlers (White Americans) Intentionally spread the most fatal forms of smallpox among the Cherokee by giving them blankets from smallpox hospitals. This fatal form kills in 6 to 16 days with a 90% fatality rate.
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Describe the removal of the Choctaws and the Cherokees?
The Choctaws didn't have enough tents , shoes , food , blankets and winter clothes . heavy rain and snow caused enormous suffering. they walked for 24 barefoot through the show and ice before reaching shelter. The Cherokees held out a few years longer. they were forced to march hundreds of miles. they had little food and shelter. Many did not survive. Of 15,000 cherokees who began the trip , 4,000 died along the way.
What religion did the cherokees indians use?
The Cherokee people like many Native tribes have their own beliefs. They have a traditional belief system that has been around since the tribe was first founded.
What did the cherokees indians invent?
The Cherokee Indians invented many things including tools and medicines. These people also invented things like hunting techniques for large animals.
Is it illegal to kill blackbirds in Tennessee?
Many people are not sure but it is illegal to kill blackbirds in Tennessee.
Can you give me a sentence using the word zealous?
the over zealous cat kill the many mashed potato people of pompay the over zealous cat kill the many mashed potato people of pompay the over zealous cat kill the many mashed potato people of pompay the over zealous cat kill the many mashed potato people of pompay the over zealous cat kill the many mashed potato people of pompay He is eager to please his superiors, h is quite zelous and works till midnight.
About how many Cherokees died of smallpox in 1745?
The actual number of those Native Americans who died from smallpox is not known. However, the numbers were in the thousands, perhaps over 200,000.
How many Cherokees died in smallpox in 1745?
The actual number of those Native Americans who died from smallpox is not known. However, the numbers were in the thousands, perhaps over 200,000.
Why did smallpox so many Cherokees in such a short time?
Cherokee, like many other Native American's were susceptible to a variety of diseases carried by people from Europe; the unclean living standards practiced by that society is rife for disease. There has been documented proof that the European Settlers (White Americans) Intentionally spread the most fatal forms of smallpox among the Cherokee by giving them blankets from smallpox hospitals. This fatal form kills in 6 to 16 days with a 90% fatality rate.
Why did many Cherokees died?
because they did
How many Cherokees were there?
4 pussies
What is the difference between cowpox and smallpox?
SmallpoxVery serious and contagious disease coming from virusesCowpoxEruptive skin disease that's contracted from direct contact with an ulcer on the teat of a cow
The disease that killed many people was smallpox and?
mousito bites. it what caused by smallpox
How is smallpox passed to one person to another?
One can be infected by smallpox if a victum of smallpox has coughed in the air. They can be infected by smallpox by exposing an opened wound. You can become infected if you breath the air that is shared by someone that has smallpox. Its passed many different ways. One can be infected by smallpox if a victum of smallpox has coughed in the air. They can be infected by smallpox by exposing an opened wound. You can become infected if you breath the air that is shared by someone that has smallpox. Its passed many different ways.
How many Cherokees were forced to move west?
About 17000
How many Cherokees died on the Trail of Tears?
The Trail of Tears was a sad and brutal thing. About 1/4 of 17,000 Cherokees died on the Trail of Tears. ( that's 4,000 Cherokees )Writtin by,Tiki
How many 2 door Cherokees were produced from 1988 to 1996?
2000
How many people in Antarctica are affected by smallpox?
None.
