4- Chapter 3: Collision at Cajamarca Throughout history, there were many new developments that allowed the Spanish to conquer the Inca and capture Atahuallpa. Everything unraveled at the Peruvian highland town of Cajamarca on November 16, 1532. Governor Pizarro, who represented the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, wanted to gain information about the Inca emperor Atahuallpa so he tortured some Indians from Cajamarca and made them spill what they already knew. After hearing that their emperor was waiting for his arrival, Governor Pizarro proceeded to Cajamarca with his Spanish troops. He was able to successfully arrive there by the written letters and pamphlets of detailed sailing directions that were created to provide more accurate information. Being careful not to alarm the village of his surprise attack, he …show more content…
With his approach, Friar carried a cross in one hand and a bible in the other. He offered the book to Atahuallpa who wasn’t amused and threw the book back in spite of not understanding what it was. This angered Friar and he reported back to Governor Pizarro. Immediately, he gave his signal to his men who came out and started attacking the Indian tribes. Before the fight even began, it was clear that the Spaniards had a big advantage and would come out on top. It states in the text, “Immediate reasons for Pizarro’s success included military technology based on guns, steel weapons, and horses; infectious diseases endemic in Eurasia; European maritime technology; the centralized political organization of European states; and writing” (Diamond 78). While striking the Indian villages, Governor Pizarro’s troops were easily able to kill off many people because of their new technology and weapons that they created for themselves. Instead of having stone, bronze, or wooden clubs, maces, and hand axes that would easily crack under pressure, the Spaniards created steel swords, lances, and daggers that were able to swiftly