Christopher Nolan

The transatlantic trade and the Columbian exchange, greatly influence the way the people on both sides of the world lead their lives. The Columbian exchange is the the trade of plants minerals and diseases, which in some ways benefited and in some ways harmed and even destroyed the civilizations involved. Transatlantic trade refers to the actual act of trading and its economic implications. The societies involved in the trade can be divided into two simple parts, the conquerors and the conquered…

According to the website “Welcome to Puerto Rico” by Magaly Rivera (1995), Columbus was the original founder of the island in November of 1493 in which he brought 17 ships and around 1,500 men to colonize the island. The Spanish colonization gives reason to the deep roots of Spanish language and culture on the island. Rivera also states that much of the islands early history surrounded the natural ports and trading that were used on the island. The most relevant history in Puerto Rico didn’t…

Imagine leaving your house for months not knowing whether you will ever return the only thing you will see is open water. What you just thought about was how Ferdinand Magellan felt on his voyage of sailing all of the way around the world going west. Ferdinand Magellan was an explorer from the fifteenth century. Ferdinand Magellan was a Spanish explorer and made the very important discovery that proved that the Earth was not flat but the Earth was round. No one knows exactly when Ferdinand…

Arguably one of the most impactful events that ever occurred in world history was the discovery of the Americas by Christopher Columbus. We all know of the hundreds of Spaniards under the command of Cortez and Pizarro that ousted the Aztec and Inca empires. We also know of the horrid details of how the Europeans gained control of the new world and the other parts of the Americas. But in a smaller scope there are several facts and myths associated with the formation of the new world. In the book…

In his journal of his third voyage to the New World, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus said, “I have come to believe that this is a mighty continent which was hitherto unknown.” While he was correct he had reached a large continent, he was incorrect in assuming that it was uninhabited. In fact, the Americas had a sizable native population. After Christopher Columbus’ voyages, the Americas became a destination for many European colonists who hoped for a fresh start in the New World. However,…

In 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail westward across the Atlantic Ocean in hope to find a route to China and India. He commanded a fleet of three ships named the Nina, Pinta, and the Santa Maria. His voyages lead to a profound event that changed the world. Several explores began expeditions discovering new land across the western hemisphere. The Europeans were looking for new land due to their significant population increase, the bubonic plague, and establishment for new governments. These new…

Christopher Columbus is credited with making a discovery that changed history. Before his discovery of the new world there had been no contact across the Atlantic Ocean borders. For Columbus, and his European party, this finding lead to riches and new lands for their respected countries. Another positive part of this finding of new land were people, cultures, and goods This encounter however for Indians brought an uninvited guess that wanted their land, crops, and riches. Europeans also exposed…

In order for someone to isolate themselves from society, they must first be a part of it. In the book “Into the Wild,” Jon Krakauer’s focal point is how Chris McCandless was a headstrong man who was on a mission to avoid society by venturing out alone into Alaska. Although it is true that he sought isolation, in Sean Penn's movie “Into the Wild” he romanticizes Chris’ life by illuminating the personal relationships Chris had built throughout his lifetime. Simultaneously, he reveals Chris’ life…

Brendan Hansen Mrs. Seay Honors English III 8 September 2016 Into the Wild Essay Into the Wild was written about a man named Chris McCandless who did things his own way, despite his parent's wishes. After graduating college, he left for the road and eventually never came back. He was smart, too, achieving high marks in all of his classes. However, he liked the thrill of being alone and on his own. Chris led a very interesting lifestyle, doing what he wanted when he wanted, regardless of what…

Compare and Contrast In the United States the second Monday of October is a “Holiday”. The holiday is Christopher Columbus Day, many schools are closed, offices, and government buildings. Some people agree and disagree about whether he deserves to be honored or not. He has done many good things for the world like finding the Americas ,and he was brave for sailing the seas to find the “New World”. The author of the article “Columbus Doesn’t Deserve a Holiday” thinks otherwise. He thinks he’s…