What's to Celebrate about Christopher Columbus? In 1492, Columbus Sailed the Ocean Blue...But what Exactly Did he Do? America seems to Love him, even naming the Federal U.S. capital after him " District of Columbia". Now that we are Adults, Let's ask a few questions...
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No, In fact there were already Millions of people living in North America in 1492. This is completely False. Amerigo Vespucci was actually the first European to determine that North america was separate continent from Asia, and later the land was named "Americus" after him on a Map.
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2. Did He even Come to America?
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No, Actually he landed in the Bahamas in October Bringing many diseases along with him and his crew of sailors. He then went on to explore much of the Caribbean and some of South America.
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Columbus had an agreement with the king and queen of Spain that stated he could have a stake in whatever precious resources and materials he discovered. He actually, deceived the native Taino people of modern day Haiti/Dominican Republic. Columbus Forced the natives into slavery and killed or mutilated many of them for not performing in gold mines, for these crimes against humanity he was later tried and stripped of his power. Even his own appointed workers revolted against him for lying about the vast riches of the New World, and Misgoverning his colonies.
These are a few reasons that I see no point in acknowledging this person. Although his exploration linked two parts of the world, it can also be said that he did more harm than Good. As a result, Many people choose to celebrate "Indigenous Peoples Day", honoring the Native American Indians and their culture. Who are some other historical figures whose actual story was different than what you were taught? Let us know in the comments below.
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