The passage implies that the author was aware of smallpox being an infectious disease. Which of the following can be best cited as evidence of that claim

The author's assertion that, while "most conducted these services for Indian people for weeks" no English colonists fell ill

Explanation:

This assertion indicates that Bradford knew there was a danger of caring for smallpox-afflicted Indigenous People and he expressed relief and appreciation that no English colonists became sick.

c. troops marched forward in close formation against newer, more accurate weapons

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