The greatest weapon the Europeans brought with them was guns.

Question

True

False

Answer 1

False. While firearms were indeed an important factor in European conquests, many historians argue that the greatest weapon was actually the combination of factors such as advanced military tactics, horses, the spread of disease (which decimated indigenous populations), and the use of diplomacy and alliances. Guns played a role, but they were not the sole or even the most significant reason for European dominance in many regions.