What is biological warfare ?

SMALLPOX OUTBREAK IN AMERICA (EXAMPLE OF BIOLOGICAL WARFARE) - Teachoo.jpg

 

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Biological Warfare

The use of biological poisons or infectious agents , such as bacteria, viruses, and fungus, with the intention of killing or incapacitating people , animals, or plants as an act of war is known as biological warfare, also referred to as germ warfare.

For Instance: Spain used the biological weapon i.e smallpox to conquer America. Smallpox is an infectious fast spreading disease. Smallpox turned out to be a fatal killer illness. Whole communities were killed and destroyed, paving the way for Spain to Conquest the US territory.

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