Question

Which is true of the smallpox epidemic of 1775–1782?

a.) The smallpox outbreak began in New Orleans and spread to Quebec.

b.) The smallpox outbreak began in Native American villages.

c.) About 8,000 people died of smallpox.

d.) More than 130,000 people died of smallpox.

Answer 1

The answer is D

Step-by-step explanation:

None of the options provided is entirely accurate, but the most likely one is D

The smallpox epidemic of 1775-1782 affected North America, but it did not start in New Orleans nor Native American villages. The epidemic was likely brought to North America by British soldiers who were fighting in the American Revolution. The disease then spread rapidly through the population, especially among Native American communities who had no immunity to the disease.

Estimates of the number of deaths from the epidemic vary widely, but it is generally believed that more than 10,000 people died of smallpox during this time period. However, the number could be much higher as accurate record-keeping was not prevalent during that time.

~~~Harsha~~~

Answer 2

The correct answer is d