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Guns may have had much less to do with it than is commonly believed. I recommend the book 1492 if you're curious about why that is.
by yosito 9y ago
Guns may have had much less to do with it than is commonly believed. I recommend the book 1492 if you're curious about why that is.
- Jedd 9y agoI tend to agree. I suspect the availability of guns was useful in a few key engagements, but the accidental weaponisation of smallpox (for example) was much more effective in wiping out indigenous forces.
- yosito 9y agoAnother thing to consider is that European guns sucked during that time period. Bows and arrows and other native weapons were probably very competitive.