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[–] [email protected] -3 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

the fact that in an era with relatively few records, there is a recorded intentional attempt to spread smallpox (~~even if incompetent)~~ is plenty to assert that the Europeans intentionally spread smallpox

edit: the CDC does say contaminated bedding can spread smallpox. reconsider the sources telling you it's a myth

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

https://www.history.com/news/native-americans-genocide-united-states