How did it feel to be an American colonist in 1776? Probably itchy, achy and slightly nauseated
Jul 04, 2026
The everyday diminishment of vitality, mobility and equanimity defined American life in 1776. Illness was pervasive, and acute diseases like smallpox, typhoid, dysentery, yellow fever and diptheria were common threats. Rich or poor, free or enslaved, everyone was at risk.
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