Based on the information in "Edward Jenner and the History of Smallpox and Vaccination,” how does the author support the claim that the slave trade played a role in the spread of smallpox? by explaining how smallpox was brought to America
by describing how smallpox was used as a weapon in America
by suggesting that the disease existed wherever enslaved people traveled
by discussing the presence of the disease where enslaved people originated

by discussing the presence of the disease where enslaved people originated

Explanation:

The author supported the claim that the slave trade played a role in the spread of smallpox by discussing that the presence of the disease was from where enslaved people originated.

The author further stated that before vaccination was treated, smallpox was treated through inoculation which was the instillation of smallpox virus into the individuals that were non immune.

D)by discussing the presence of the disease where enslaved people originated

Explanation:

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