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Shahd Ahmed
on Oct 21, 2024
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Between 1615 and 1620,approximately what percentage of the indigenous population of Massachusetts died from the plague?
A) 25 percent
B) 55 percent
C) 75 percent
D) 90 percent
Plague
An infectious disease that can cause high mortality rates and have significant impacts on populations, historically and in modern times.
Indigenous Population
People who are the original inhabitants of a region, possessing distinct cultural, linguistic, and historical traditions, before the colonization or formation of a state boundary.
- Understand the repercussions of colonization on aboriginal populations and the strategies utilized by colonial authorities.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the repercussions of colonization on aboriginal populations and the strategies utilized by colonial authorities.