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प्रश्न
How did the 'small pox' prove as the most powerful weapon of the Spanish conquerors in the mid-sixteenth century? Explain.
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उत्तर
In the sixteenth century, the Spanish conquerors arrived in America and began their conquest campaigns.
- Although the Spanish had strong weapons, their most powerful advantage was smallpox, a disease they brought with them.
- The native population had no immunity to this disease, which made them extremely vulnerable.
- Once introduced, smallpox spread rapidly, killing a large portion of the indigenous population.
- This massive loss of life weakened the local communities, making it much easier for the Spanish to conquer their territories.
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