Columbus Day

Opening Statement My clients, Christopher Columbus’ men, are charged with murdering and mistreating a large number of Taino Indians. But, is that what they are truly guilty of? Or were they following orders from Christopher Columbus? They are considered guilty because Christopher Columbus gave them orders to kill and mistreat the Tainos. My clients plead guilty. But, to know who is solely responsible, we all need to know that this case is about two things, power, and control. If we keep in mind…

Hero or Zero? Was Columbus a hero or was he a just a plain jerk? In my opinion I think Christopher Columbus was just a jerk. All Columbus did was walk onto land that already belonged to Native Americans and started to act like it was all his. He also enslaved the natives and made them work on their own land. In elementary school we learned that “In 1942 Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” They told us that Christopher discovered America. In school they also said that he was a nice man and even…

Christopher Columbus Christopher Columbus was born in the Republic of Genoa, Italy in 1451. He was known for his mystery and controversy also his bravery. Columbus was said to be the oldest of five children who came from a poor and barren family. Those who knew him while he attended the University of Pavia said he was a good observer and was very well read. Columbus was known for his voyages at sea and his ability to make maps. Much credit was given to him for opening up the Americans to the…

Columbus Paper Christopher Columbus made the best of an accident when the Santa Maria, his ship, crashed into the Americas. He brought many new tales and resources back to Europe that would forever change the course of history. Columbus should be remembered as a wonderful explorer for his contributions to developing the New World. While exploring the coasts of the Americas, Columbus created many trading relationships and exchanges that would later be important to the course of…

Do you know the similarities between Christopher Columbus and Charles Lindbergh? Do you even know who they are? Well if you don't then I am about to tell you all about it. I will even take you across to different journeys across the Atlantic. Charles Lindbergh and Christopher Columbus have many things in common. For example, they were both devoted to accomplishing their journeys. Just think they had to be devoted or they couldn't with take all the stress that must of been involved during…

Christopher columbus was an italian explorer who completed four voyages across the atlantic ocean in search for a water route west from europe to asia. Even though columbus never reached north america he did end up in hispaniola. Technological advances have greatly changed our world since the voyages of columbus. If columbus had just some of the technology we have today in 2016, he might have actually found america. Even though columbus did not have technology like sailors have today however,…

about Christopher Columbus? Many people think of him as a good person. Even further, a hero. However, I’m going to disagree with them on that statement. You maybe wondering why I disagree with him being a good person or even a hero. People know the outside effects on Columbus like the year he was born in 1451 and was sent off by the queen of Spain called Isabella. Well that's just the minor stuff and it’s not harmful at all. Let's get into some bad things that Christopher Columbus has done…

by Their Catholic Majesties to Christopher Columbus” was written April 30th, 1492 by John Coloma, The secretary to the King and Queen of Spain . This document was a letter written to Christopher Columbus to describe to him what he can do when he set sail. This document was created in 15th century Spain and was used to create Columbus’ powers and significance when sailing across the sea towards “Asia.” What this document essentially meant was that Columbus was given the right to do almost…

holiday was created to pay tribute to the man who discovered the land mass we now inhabit. We use Colombus day as a way to celebrate latin america, or an excuse for sales. This road has been paved with the best of intentions, however, there are fatal flaws in it. If we handed out holidays to everyone who attempted to wipe out an entire race, jews would have to celebrate national Hitler day. The Lucayan natives welcomed the foreigners…

Christopher Columbus and the Columbian Exchange: Cause and Effect The Columbian Exchange is accredited for the civilization and the life exchanges among the New World and the Old World. Starting from 1492 when Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas the Columbian exchange hand change the Europeans way of life. The exchange included trading crops, animals, industrial sciences, and deadly diseases that was brought from the Europeans and change the Native Americans way of life. Christopher to…