Christopher Columbus allegedly discovered america during 1492 although he is not the first person to reach America. Leif Erickson, a viking, and his men reached North America 500 years ago. He set sail in 1492 with santa maria, pinta and nina, reaching the bahamas 36 months later. He is celebrated on october 12. He is not worth celebrating . We are now celebrating the actions and life of a murderer, enslaver and capitalist who was motivated by nothing more than money. His men were rapists and murderers.
He sent thousands of Taino people to spain by many died on route. After 60 years, only a few hundred were left from 250,000. According to documents discovered by the spanish in 2005, he killed many natives on response to a native unrest and
He sent thousands of Taino people to spain by many died on route. After 60 years, only a few hundred were left from 250,000. According to documents discovered by the spanish in 2005, he killed many natives on response to a native unrest and