In this episode of Guns, Germs, and Steel, Jared Diamond offers his explanation for how Spaniards
conquered the Inca Empire in the sixteenth century. Here we see the role of “Guns, Germs, and Steel” as
well as domesticated animals and less-obvious technological factors such as writing. What, in your
opinion, was the most important factor in establishing Spanish domination in the Americas? Did these
advantages make the Spanish victory inevitable in some way?
For this assignment you have two tasks:
- In at least 150 words, post your own opinion. Please use examples from Guns, Germs, and Steel or the
books or lectures from this class to support your opinion.
The video to watch:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCBod2jFFyQ
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