Hook:
Imagine discovering a completely new land. You would set a foot on soil that had never been marked with a human footprint. Your eyes would see sights that no one had seen before. You would be the first.
Introduction (after hook):
The first European person who is best known for discovering America was Christopher Columbus. Christopher Columbus was one of the greatest sailors and explorers of all time. In 1492, Christopher's exploration to the New World linked Europe and the Americas. His discoveries enlarged the world and began a new age of exploration. His vision and courage changed the history of the world.
Thesis Statement:
Christopher Columbus made a great change in history because he found the New World (known as America), made four
Imagine discovering a completely new land. You would set a foot on soil that had never been marked with a human footprint. Your eyes would see sights that no one had seen before. You would be the first.
Introduction (after hook):
The first European person who is best known for discovering America was Christopher Columbus. Christopher Columbus was one of the greatest sailors and explorers of all time. In 1492, Christopher's exploration to the New World linked Europe and the Americas. His discoveries enlarged the world and began a new age of exploration. His vision and courage changed the history of the world.
Thesis Statement:
Christopher Columbus made a great change in history because he found the New World (known as America), made four