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       Christopher Columbus whose real name is Cristoforo Colombo (Columbus is an Anglicized version ) was born in Genoa, Italy sometime between the month of August and September of the year1451. His father, Domenico, a weaver, and mother, Suzanna Fontanarossa Colombo, were both  humble people. He was the oldest of five children ….

America has been a destination for exploration and colonization, attracting individuals seeking economic, governmental, and religious growth. The idea of the American dream originated from European influences, particularly through the voyages of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus and Englishman John Smith. Their expeditions played a significant role in promoting the concept of the American dream. 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…