According to Diamond, so few Spaniards were able to conquer the vast armies, peoples, and areas of American regions because they were the beneficiaries of geographic luck. We will discuss the episode in class tomorrow, when we will also become familiar with the clickers as I gather technology information from all of you. I am hoping to have the Chromebooks by Thursday, so we'll play around with those (and Google Calendar) on that day.
Please read chapter 1 of the online textbook for next week's exam. Take notes, especially since you CAN use them during the exam! But also be aware that the exam will include other material presented in class thus far.
Why was the balance of power so unequal between the Old World, and the New?
Can you explain how America fell to guns, germs and steel?
You should be able to identify components of the following as well:
Guns = Weapons
Germs = Illness & Disease
Steel = Technology
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