Columbus Day

Rounds SSH 203: United States History to 1900 15 August 2016 Columbus Day Abolished How can Christopher Columbus get the glory of discovering America when natives were already here and he enslaved, raped, and killed them? Bill Bigelow refers to Christopher Columbus as “the first known terrorist,” also mentioning him being dubbed the “father of the slave trade.” He believes we should scrap Columbus Day for Indigenous Peoples Day, a day to commemorate the resistance and resilience of Indigenous…

DO I THINK COLUMBUS DAY SHOULD BE A HOLIDAY? No i don’t think Columbus Day should be a holiday because Columbus had ordered to have peaple dismembered, Next reason is because he order six of natives to be sezied, Then he sent thousands of peaceful Indains from the Island to be sold.These are the reason why Columbus should not be a holiday. First reason columbus should not be a holiday is because he haved people dismembered.’’Columbus ordered the a crachdown in which many native were…

Should Colombus day be a holiday ? Alot of people say it should and say it shouldnt . It could be a holiday because alot of people know its a holiday . Heres why it shouldnt be a holiday . Colombus and his teams treated the indigenous groups they came across as obsticles to their greater mission . I dont think thats right . There are 3 main sources of controversy involving columbuses interactions with the indigenous people he labeled ‘indians’ ; the use of violence and slavery , the…

Ph.D in social studies education and a B.A in history, making him a credible source when it comes to historical misrepresentations in children’s literature. In the context of the Columbus Day vs. Indigenous People’s Day debate, this study is a great asset, as it shows that America’s idolatrous view of Christopher Columbus likely begins at a young age. ANGLIS, JACLYN. “#NotYourCostume, #NotYourMascot and #NotHappy: New Generation of Native American Activists Use Social Media to…

No More Columbus Day Remember the rhyme you were taught about Christopher Columbus? That was all a lie. In fact, he was a cruel man and did you know he did not even discover America. Christopher Columbus day should not be celebrated and recognized as a national holiday in the United States because his whole “being a great hero” was all just an act. He did not discover America and he was not even kind to the natives that he saw. Columbus is not that kind and friendly guy you thought he was.…

Columbus Day is a holiday on October 12th in America that celebrates the explorer from Spain, Christopher Columbus. He was born in Genoa Italy, and always wanted to explore. He left Spain in 1492 at the age of 19 to sail around the word and hopefully land in Asia (Klein). Schools teach that Columbus was a very heroic person, and that he discovered America.However, Columbus Day should not be celebrated because Christopher Columbus did not actually discover the Americas, he did terrible things to…

The Colombus Day Controversy In the town of Svalbard, we have come across a problem, and that problem is Columbus Day. The idea of keeping or deserting Columbus Day has been debated from time to time. I have used the facts and made my decision of what I believe is best for this town. Columbus has been viewed as both a good and a bad man. I do not believe either, but believe he was more bad than he was good, and for that reason this holiday should be discontinued. Although Columbus Day is one of…

Christopher Columbus’ journey to find a sea route to Asia in 1492 changed the way we see the world. Not realizing that there was an expansive land mass west of Europe, in between Spain and Asia, Columbus landed in the Bahamas only to be greeted by the indigenous Arawak native tribe that had been on the island for decades. Columbus saw this encounter as an opportunity to pay back Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain for his voyage, ships and crew. Columbus then set off, sending thousands of natives…

celebrating Columbus Day as a national holiday, as he is not a historical hero. My reasons for this is that he destroyed a civilization, enslaved and terrorized Indians, and was generally ruthless to others. When Columbus got to the New World, he destroyed a society present there. He and his crew brought new diseases, such as smallpox, measles, and influenza to the New World. The Indians, who had no medical knowledge, couldn’t fight the viruses, killing off a majority of them. Once Columbus was…

commemorate the accomplishments of the great Christopher Columbus. While this break from school and work is appreciated by all, there is controversy surrounding the holiday itself. This debate stems from misinterpretations of the origin of Columbus Day and whether it really concerns Columbus himself. Due to its name, this holiday is taught to children by portraying Columbus as a hero and the founder of the Americas, but this is not the truth. Columbus Day should be abolished in the United States…