When Worlds Collide discusses the momentous events of 1492, when Columbus arrived in the Americas, forever altering life in Europe by introducing new commodities and wealth from the Americas. It describes the conventional narrative that views Native Americans as primitive peoples easily conquered by a superior European culture. It also discusses Spain's choice between religious unity or wealth from the Americas, and how a son of an Incan princess and Spanish conquistador became the first American-born author, honoring his indigenous heritage.

1. When Worlds Collide By: Maria Moreno Professor Arguello History 33

3. According to the conventional narrative of the last five hundred years, before Columbus arrived the Americas were filled with primitive peoples who were easily conquered by a vastly superior European culture.

6. While this lineage made him part of the first generation of Mestizos born after the Spanish conquest, Garcilaso called himself "El Inca" in honor of his noble indigenous heritage.

7. In time, he would become the first American-born author