The Worst Epidemics Throughout History

The American Plagues

The American Plagues are actually not one disease, but several separate ones that occurred simultaneously. Brought over to the States by Europe and Asian colonies, these diseases led to some great downfalls in history, such as the collapse of the Incan and Aztec civilizations. About 90% of native people were killed due to this infestation, the worst of which was likely smallpox.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.