Columbus Day

(1451-1506). On the morning of Oct. 12, 1492, Christopher Columbus stepped ashore on an island in what has since become known as the Americas. The arrival of his ships in the Western Hemisphere was one of the pivotal events in world history. It opened up a new world for Europeans and initiated the spread of Western civilization to a new hemisphere. But if these lands were a new world for Europeans, they were a very old world for the inhabitants Columbus and his successors encountered. Cultures…

leaves out Native American primary sources, the documentary “Native American Civilization Before Columbus” gives a flawed account of life in early America before it was America. It should be renamed “European Civilization Before Columbus”. The documentary “Native American Civilization Before Columbus” discusses the motivations that brought Europe to America. The documentary attests “Christopher Columbus left home to fight for his vision. He aimed to sail west for the riches of Asia. This is an…

The Columbian Exchange, which was initiated by Christopher Columbus in 1492 on his quest to reach the West Indies, was not only a historic meeting between the eastern and western civilizations from across the Atlantic, but also an opportunity for the sharing of two vastly different cultures. The initial encounter between Columbus and the natives of the New World provided a defining moment for humanity as diseases, crops, and religions that had not previously been known to either side now became…

Jasmine Shrestha World Civilization Parag Jyoti Saikia 13th March 2018 Christopher Columbus: A Hero or a Villain? Christopher Columbus, a great Italian explorer, navigator and colonizer of all time was born in 31st October 1451 in Genoa, Italy. Columbus discovered America for the first time in 15th century, which had excelled the importance of all the other events that had ever occurred. He started navigation at the age of fourteen and he had made four voyages to America through the Atlantic.…

“for with fifty men they can all be subjugated and made to do what is required of them....” “...these people are very simple as regards the use of arms” Can you believe Christopher Columbus said that. Well he thought that after going to America and seeing the Native Americans. He thought they would be good slaves then he told the king. All around he was a good guy for finding a new country but there is a lot of secrets behind that story. My first reason of him being a bad person is that…

Eriksson-Rapid winds lead him off his route and took him and his ship all the way to the north american coast. Leif and his crew came in on the labrador Peninsula to, what is now, present day Canada. Soon after, the vikings sailed farther south to end up on the island of Newfoundland, and maybe to present day present day New England. When Eriksson landed, he ended up in a coastal area known as Vinland. Leif stayed, however, the vikings left just a couple years later due to constant threats of…

great many Western historians, the question is often asked if Christopher Columbus, the Spanish explorer, had an overall positive or negative impact on the people’s and culture of the Americas and broadly, the Western world. Curiously, there is a somewhat stark divide as what the best answer is since arguments can be solidly made for each. Still, consideration should be taken to a greater extent not just the effects Columbus had on America during is lifetime, but for the centuries afterward; yet…

demise of the Aztec's and Mexica's. We mustn't forget that this all happens after one-third of Europe's population faced desolation during the time of the Black Death, which was also known as the Bubonic Plague. In the year of 1451, Christopher Columbus was born…

Christopher Columbus is a man that Americans have learned to view as a hero over the years. History has taught us Columbus was a great adventurer who with his charming personality persuaded rich individuals to fund great expeditions and as a result of his voyages, the Americas were discovered. However, Columbus is not a figure to admire; instead, we should question his actions and his morals. As a child I believed Christopher Columbus was responsible for discovering the country I live in and…

much greater debate. Should Columbus Day be abolished as a National holiday? To abolish something means to get rid of or to put an end to. Do people believe in Columbus’ heroic actions, or do they believe in Columbus’ failure and genocide? It seems as if many people disagree and believe Columbus is a villain. In fact, some cities and states have eliminated Columbus Day and have changed its title. Many Native American protestors have been demonstrating against Columbus in Seattle for…