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SEVEN MYTHS OF THE SPANISH CONQUEST, BY RESTALL Myth of Superiority

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SEVEN MYTHS OF THE SPANISH CONQUEST, BY RESTALL

Myth of Superiority

Political

Superior weapons always taunt the higher power Guns are indeed more superior than bows and

arrows

Social

Having mysterious weapons always peeks curiosity.

Fear is instilled and respect is gained

Economic

The Americas had a lot of untapped resources that can easily be obtained by using the fear of superiority

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Seven Myths of the Spanish Conquest, by Restall

Pgs 131-145