Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus’ treatment of the Native Americans Historians and the general public alike have posed the question; how could so few Spanish could have conquered such a huge territory and so many people? By 1550, within a few decades of Columbus’ arrival on Caribbean shores, the Spanish had conquered and colonized vast tracts of the…

The letter from Christopher Columbus, in which he reported his findings in the New World, ignited my interest and stimulated my imagination. I am unable to explain why I have been so engrossed in this letter. This letter was intended to describe an unknown land, a land that only natives have seen. However, it appears…

Outline Christopher Columbus Biography B. Voyages i. First ii. Second iii. Third IV. Fourth II. First Voyage Land sighted. Indigenous people Santa Maria Abandoned III. Second Voyage New Territories. There are 17 ships. C. New land has been sighted. The Caribs. IV. Third Voyage Six ships. B. Natives Crew Hanged D. Columbus was accused and…

The spirit and values of a nation can be observed through its heroes. Christopher Columbus, deemed an American hero since 1792, is commemorated every year on the second Monday of October with Columbus Day to pay tribute to him and his enduring impact. However, there remains a continuous argument about the suitability of acknowledging Columbus…

The tone of Christopher Columbus` letters is distinctively different from each other. In the first letter written to Luis de Santangle regarding the first voyage in 14th February, 1493 Christopher Columbus is found to be very energetic and positive. He shows keen interests in the description of the islanders and each of his descriptions is…

Taking into consideration the moral standards of the 1490’s Europe, Christopher Columbus is clearly guilty of the crimes against him. The crimes are as follows: he and his men were responsible for the deaths of many of the indigenous people referred to by Columbus as “Indians,” and accused of causing ecological devastation through the importing…

Introduction History is full of myths. The historical opposition between myths and facts stirs our imagination, leading us into the wonderful time of discoveries and explorations. Christopher Columbus remains one of the most mystic and confusing figures in history. He made invaluable contributions to the development of historical and geographic research, and over centuries, his…

1. Howard Zion, author of A Peoples History of the United States believes that American history is influenced the most by the following concepts: class, racism, and a bias against the government elitists. Zion is able to showcase these ideas by featuring the viewpoint of those who are commonly swept under the rug; the conquered,…

The controversy surrounding Christopher Columbus and whether he should be recognized on a federal holiday indicates that his legacy has not escaped historical scrutiny. Arguments on both sides of the debate focus on topics such as genocide, racism, multiculturalism, land rights, and cultural superiority. In Michael Berliner’s article titled “The Christopher Columbus Controversy: Western Civilization…

pherePLANTS AND DISEASES INTHE WESTERN WORLDIn 1215, a man named Marco Polo embarked on a journey towards Western Asia and China. His reason for going to Asia was to gain spices, silks, and other luxurious items only the Asians made. Along his journey, Polo soon realized that the Earth was larger than he thought and…