Immigration Quote by Rod Collins
““Ninety percent would arrive safely. According to historians, a best guess is that about one percent, 1,000 of the immigrants, were killed by Indians, which consigns the remaining 9,000 fatalities to accident and disease.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The American Frontier, 1620‑1865 by John Smith, 1998
Most early immigrants faced high mortality, with disease and accidents causing far more deaths than conflict with Native Americans.
In simple terms: Immigrants died mainly from disease and accidents, not violence.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the impact of non‑combat hazards.
Themes
history
immigration
mortality
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
historical
informative
When to use this quote
- colonial settlement
- public health planning
- museum exhibits
Key Concepts
epidemiology
risk assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance narratives of conflict with disease?
- What other risks were overlooked?
A Different Perspective
The statistic may oversimplify complex causes and ignore other factors.
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