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Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Black Beaver was a Lenape trapper, trader and scout as well as the first inductee into the American Indian Hall of Fame.
How did the Lenape fare in the 17th century?
In 1634, the Iroquoian-speaking Susquehannock went to war with the Lenape over access to trade with the Dutch at New Amsterdam.
What happened to the Lenape after their defeat at the hands of the Susquehannock?
They defeated the Lenape, and some scholars believe that the Lenape may have become tributaries to the Susquehannock. After the warfare, the Lenape referred to the Susquehannock as uncles.
What else is interesting about the Lenape in the 17th century?
In 1682, William Penn and Quaker colonists created the English colony of Pennsylvania beginning at the lower Delaware River. A peace treaty was negotiated between them and the Lenape people.

Question: How were the Lenape affected by disease?
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