Guns Germs And Steel

The prevalence of death by guns has significantly increased in the past few years. Based on studies, global deaths caused by guns has reached to more than 250,000 yearly and now considered one of the most important problems in terms of health issues according to the Journal of the American Medical Association (Tanner). With the increasing rate of global violation, citizens of every nation are acquiring guns to protect their families. Statistics show that in the late 20th centuries, one…...

We know that our steel buildings are high-quality, dependable, and tough. However, many first-time customers looking at steel sheds, carports, or storage buildings don’t know much about these structures and how they outperform wooden buildings and other metals. To help all of our customers see what’s so great about steel buildings, we’re answering a few of the most common questions we get about our products. Why would I choose steel for my new carport or shed? What makes it so…...

Abstract What is your initial reaction to arming teachers, coach’s administration and other adults in in school with guns? Is it the best way to protect our schools? Schools are now having active shooter drills to our kids feel prepared if it does occur at their school. The odds of it happening “seem so remote, that you think might as well take your chances, because that is the price we pay to live in a free society. The odds are…...

The question is why were the Europeans so successful than other countries? What allowed them to expand and conquer as much as Europe did? Jared Diamond set out to find out, what allowed them to become so much more advanced than other countries? It all came down to geographic luck. Where the Europeans were located gave them access to farm more plentiful and nutritious crops such as wheat and barley which could be stored for years and could feed multiple…...

Two materials presented in class that made a strong impression on me were the PBS documentaries: “RACE - The Power of an Illusion” and “Guns, Germs, and Steel.” In “RACE - The Power of an Illusion” we learned that the genetic difference between two individuals of different races is no greater than the genetic difference between two individuals of the same race. We as humans are a relatively young species, having evolved about 2-6M years ago. We have not had…...

A reason for Europeans and some countries to have an abundance of wealth and cargo, unlike New Guineans, as Yali states, is due to crops and animals. New Guineans were hunters and gatherers, and even though it requires skill and knowledge it was not an effective way to find enough food, and it took much time. Traditional societies rely more on gathering which was done by the woman. It was usually harder, but it was more productive than hunting since…...

Jeff Greenfield, Journalist, once said, “There are good people who are dealt a bad hand by fate, and bad people who live long, comfortable, privileged lives. A small twist of fate can save or end a life; random chance is a permanent, powerful player in each of our lives, and in human history as well.” Jared Diamond’s book, Guns Germs and Steel, illustrates this quote in many different ways. Diamond’s book goes over all of human history for the last…...

The video series Guns, Germs and Steel explores the reasons behind why Europeans have so long been able to dominate most of the world, starting back when only a few hundred men on horses hopped off their boats in the new world and proceeded to (quickly) practically wipe out the entire native population. Jared Diamond, an professor, biologist, anthropologist and passionate bird lover himself, says the answer is “guns, germs and steel,” and a few other things too. Guns being…...

Introduction Jeff Greenfield, Journalist, once said, “There are good people who are dealt a bad hand by fate, and bad people who live long, comfortable, privileged lives. A small twist of fate can save or end a life; random chance is a permanent, powerful player in each of our lives, and in human history as well.” Jared Diamond’s book, Guns Germs and Steel, illustrates this quote in many different ways. Diamond’s book goes over all of human history for the…...

The video series Guns, Germs and Steel explores the reasons behind why Europeans have so long been able to dominate most of the world, starting back when only a few hundred men on horses hopped off their boats in the new world and proceeded to (quickly) practically wipe out the entire native population. Jared Diamond, an professor, biologist, anthropologist and passionate bird lover himself, says the answer is “guns, germs and steel,” and a few other things too. Guns being…...

1. What period in history do you believe is portrayed in this movie? Considering the general circumstances illustrated in the movie; citizens afraid of its government, I believe, the period in history is when democracy was belittled, and government dominated with oppressive force. Since at various times the connection between V and Guy Fawkes is emphasized, the movie seems to be based on the historical event of November 5th, 1605; the date Guy Fawkes was arrested for conspiracy to blow…...

In the Fertile Crescent, plants and animals spread quickly into Europe and North Africa. Developments such as written language and wheels spread out resemblance quickly too. Individuals utilized domesticated crops rather than those that grew naturally. This shows that individuals quickly adapted the Fertile Crescent's food production. Chapter 10: Eurasia has actually covered the largest East to West location of any continent. Diamond believes that this is yet another r benefit for Eurasia. Eurasia had "amber fields of grain and…...

Jared diamond and his theory on how and the Europeans were so successful in their conquest of the incans. This was made possible due to the location of Europe. With the inventions of guns, and steel, along with being exposed to many germs before the incans. This gave the conquestidors many advantages over the inca. Once the Spanish conquered the Incas they had weapons that were unseen and unheard of to the indigenous. This was terrifying to the Inca community…...