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Ap World History Dbq Essay

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Europe was not always like how it is now. At first, there was no such thing as zero. Roman numerals started at one because they didn’t get what zero was. Since then, Europe has revolutionized. By the year 1300 Europe was flourishing and eventually conquered most of the known world. It was not easy but, they were able to do it. Without knowing, Europe was a perfect place to win many different wars and to conquer different places. When the Europeans came to Central America, they were deeply tricked into war by the Inca Empire. The leader sent them gift baskets and told them to meet them at a certain place. When the Europeans arrived they saw that they were about to be in a combat zone against 80,000 men, meanwhile they only had 168 (Guns,Germs, …show more content…

Guns and steel helped the Europeans fight in an easier way. The guns were lighter and more easy to carry around. They were also easier to aim. Also, steel could be shaped in many different ways to form spears or swords. The Europeans spread deadly germs like smallpox and measles to people who did not have the antibodies to fight them off. This wiped out most of the population of those people. Lastly, natural resources provided important materials. An animal like a horse was a scary large animal who could easily fright many people who are not used to seeing horses. A horse also provided transportation that was quicker than walking. Other animals provided fur, and food which was also very helpful. In order to fight with swords you needed them to have the perfect point and shape. Natural resources like coal and trees made this possible by providing heat to shape the metal. In conclusion, by using great battle tactics like the Europeans did, it is possible to conquer from

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