Why did most us settlers recover from disease like small pox while the same disease wiped out large portions of the Native American community
There are several reasons why this disparity in disease mortality rates occurred. One major factor is that Europeans had been exposed to and developed some level of immunity to diseases like smallpox through centuries of contact with other populations with similar diseases. In contrast, Indigenous populations had not been exposed to these diseases before the arrival of Europeans, so they had no pre-existing immunity. This lack of immunity made Native Americans much more susceptible to deadly outbreaks of diseases like smallpox.
Additionally, Europeans had better access to medical resources and technology that could help treat and prevent the spread of diseases. They also had better sanitation practices, which helped limit the spread of diseases. In contrast, Indigenous populations often did not have access to medical care or proper sanitation, making them more vulnerable to disease outbreaks.
Finally, the social disruption caused by European colonization also contributed to the spread of diseases among Native American populations. Forced relocation, loss of traditional ways of life, and violent conflicts all contributed to the spread of disease and made it more difficult for Indigenous communities to recover from outbreaks.