...Primary Source Essay One of the great explorers, Christopher Columbus came in contact with the West Indies during the time of his first voyage in 1492. Upon his arrival, Columbus wrote a detailed letter to Luis de Santangel, a financial minister and treasurer, who took interest in Columbus’s journey. Through Luis de Santangel, Columbus was able to receive aid from King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella during his voyage. In the context of the letter, Columbus included information on the islands he had discovered on his first voyage, including the names he gave to the islands that he came in contact with. Christopher Columbus wrote to Luis de Santangel in form of a letter, which originally was written in April of 1493, after his first voyage, which was first issued in Barcelona, Spain. According to Julius Olson and Edward Bourne (1906), “Columbus sent a duplicate of this letter with some slight changes to Gabriel Sanxis (Spanish form, Sanchez), the treasurer of Aragon, from whose hands a copy came into the possession of Leander de Cosco, who translated it into Latin, April 29, 1493” (p. 261). Many people today know Christopher Columbus as one of greatest explorers in all of history. As an individual, Columbus achieved great success throughout his life. Columbus’s discovery of the Americas shocked everyone due to the fact that it was unknown and had not been discovered earlier. Although Columbus is viewed as a success today, before writing this letter...
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...1. In Christopher Columbus’s extracts he is described as a hero for being the first to discover the “New Land” which to me, is very admirable. Christopher spent several years to get sponsored by the Queen of Spain to sponsor his first voyage with much hope and expectations for this journey. He set sail in 1492, finding the new land and meeting the “Indians” now known as, the Native Americans. Christopher brought a few men back from the New Land, receiving gifts such as, “balls of cotton thread…and many other things such as glass beads and hawk’s bells” (Columbus). Hopeful thinking for what else Christopher could discover with more time. Thus, becoming a true Hero. 2. Las Casas views about Christopher Columbus as a hero contradicted how Columbus...
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...Christopher Columbus and Modern World History For centuries, October 12th is the day of the year that all around the country citizens celebrate what the infamous Christopher Columbus had provided for future settlement when he landed in the Americas in 1492. On Columbus Day in 1898, the United States President, George W. Bush, had a simple opinion about Christopher Columbus that stated, “He set an example for us all by showing what monumental feats can be accomplished through perseverance and faith” (Robinson). Columbus is most well known for his discovery of the Americas but with this came so much more. From 1492 many accomplishments, discoveries, and plagues had left a mark in history. Following the discovery, the entire world had been influenced from the Columbian Exchange where a new trade route started between the Western and Eastern Hemispheres. From the exchange, the chance to explore new cultures, foods and crops became a major opportunity. Though many people believe Columbus was a hero, there were some negative aspects about his voyages. Native American’s lifestyles changed drastically once the Spanish stepped foot on their territory. African and Native Americans were slaves that were forced to change their religion and culture. Also, the spread of diseases, no one thought existed, disrupted the population all over the world. Christopher Columbus is a controversial figure that impacted Modern World History. Many people debate if he is a hero or a villain. Whether people...
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...Christopher Columbus once said, “By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination” (Christopher Columbus Quote). Columbus was an Italian man living in Spain to pursue his dream of navigation. He wished to travel the world. Columbus explored the globe and exchanged many different things. Christopher Columbus significantly influenced naval exploration, world trade, and cultural exchange. Christopher Columbus was able to explore because he was financially supported. The reason he had to pay was because of travel fees, crew employment, navigation tools, and supplies. Since Columbus was an adventurer, he had the natural curiosity to understand the world around him. Most scholars believe...
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...Do you think you could travel across the atlantic on a boat or in a plane, on your own? Christopher Columbus and Charles Lindbergh are two people that have had a journey across the atlantic ocean. For each Columbus and Lindbergh’s journeys they had many similarities and differences, they had achievement and they each also faced challenges. Christopher Columbus began a risky journey to get across the atlantic ocean by boat in 1492, departing from Spain. Later, him and his team reached Canary Island where he was in need for three ships to help him along this long journey. The three ships were named; the Pinta, the Nina, and the Santa Maria. They made many stops and explored new land. Though all of the ships did not make it, they had to leave two behind before their voyage was even over. ("What...
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...1492- Columbus discovers America Who was the first person that discovered America? It was discovered by a man named Christopher Columbus by accident when he was looking for pearls, gold, and spices. How was it even discovered? Christopher columbus claimed to discover america, but was it really his discovery? It was actually discovered by thinking the world was flat. The search began in Europe, on the year 1492. Christopher columbus was an italian navigator and discoverer of islands, born in the republic of Genoa before October 31, 1451, and died May 20, 1506. He had two children named Diego and Fernando. His spouse was Filipa Moniz Perestrelo, who was a Portuguese noblewoman. He married her in 1479. He was in office from 1492-1499. He sailed across the atlantic from spain trying to find a brand new route to India....
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...figures who are being reconsidered is Christopher Columbus. Columbus Day is a federal holiday commemorating Christopher Columbus, who is remembered in American culture as the daring and brave explorer who discovered America. However, the celebration of Columbus Day in America perpetuates a narrative of colonial supremacy, overlooking the traditions Christopher Columbus started of abhorrent treatment of Indigenous Peoples and commodification of the land. The origins of Columbus Day are rooted in nationalism and a desire for acceptance rather than a celebration of exploration. The utilization of Columbus...
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...When we think of great explorers who usually comes to mind? The famous Christopher Columbus is who most people would think about. In Columbus’s Journal Writing, “Columbus’s Description of the Discovery of America”, written in October of 1492 he explains how America was portrayed to him. Although Columbus had no idea he actually discovered America, he thought he was describing Asia. He discovered the natives once he reached land, two hours after midnight. The Natives called the island Guanahani, which was fairly small. He explained that he saw naked people, and how the plant life was so bright and colorful, he saw Parrots of all different colors. It was beautiful and nothing like Columbus has ever seen. Seeking to earn their friendship, Columbus...
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...Christopher Columbus was a cruel, atrocious, and egotistic, man who should not be glorified for the discovery of America. Inaccurately known as the first person to think the Earth was round, a mass murderer, and a fabricator for being known as the first to “discover America”. Christopher Columbus is widely known as the first person to discover America, which is a false statement. He was not the first person to see the New World but took credit for the discovery, he promised a reward of gold to whoever first saw land, a sailor named Rodrigo de Tirana was the first person to see the New World but Columbus took credit for spotting it himself. Christopher Columbus did not believe the earth was flat, Ancient Greek mathematicians had already proven...
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...Oliver Professor Scott ENG-ENF 3/III April 23, 2016 We Should Abolish Columbus Day Only two federal holidays in the United States bear the name of two specific men, ironically one of them fought racism -- Martin Luther King Jr., and the other was a genocidal racist – Chistopher Columbus. Opposition to Columbus Day (observed on the second Monday of October) has intensified in recent decades, while the former passes each year with relatively little controversy. The issue of if we should still celebrate Columbus Day is widely discussed. The topic remains important because it concerns fundamental moral and economic questions related to the origin of how Christopher Columbus got his recognition. In my essay I will touch on the ongoing debate of if we should erase Columbus Day as one of our federal holidays. As our young minds are still developing and processing information of our history, which hopefully holds an importance to the American citizens of this great nation, there is a poem taught to children about our history. How does the saying go? Ah, yes! In fourteen hundred ninety-two, Columbus sailed the ocean blue… We are taught that Columbus is viewed a valiant adventurer that opened up the worlds eyes by discovering the Americas; on the contrary, he is perceived a symbol of slavery and genocide. His trip to America is often claimed as a voyage of bravery in his attempts to discover new lands and did however lead to the permanent colonization, settlement, political and economic...
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...Christopher Columbus was a villain because he was motivated by greed, spread disease, and was a slaver. Christopher Columbus was motivated by greed. Columbus wanted to be rich beyond belief. Columbus wanted to have someone besides himself put up the money for his trips across the Atlantic. Columbus made the people of the village (his slaves of the new world) mine his gold to take back to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. Columbus stole the gold from the natives to bring back to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. Christopher Columbus spread diseases across the new land that the Indians had never seen before. Columbus spread Malaria, Mumps, he also spread the deadly Whooping Cough. The natives had no idea on how to fight these deadly and painful diseases so these diseases wiped out every 1 in 3 natives. Christopher Columbus was a slaver. He forced the natives to mine gold for him . He made his sea crew work when they wanted to go back. He made the women of the village do “ACTS” for him. He stole the gold from the natives....
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...Paper 1 Christopher Columbus andartolomé De Las Casas were both two men who B have left legacies that are admired, criticized, idolized, rationalized and despised by adventuring out to find the three motivators that have lead to the foundings of what we call America. Christopher Columbus and Bartolomé De Las Casas both set out with the three motives: God, Glory and Gold. God, Glory and Gold also known as the three G’s are labeled as the roots of the age of discovery during the midfifteenth century and ending in the midseventeenth century. Of the three motives each had a higher priority for each one and their priority of each motive led to different ways of exploration and conquering. While both Christopher Columbus and Bartolomé De Las Casas had similarities that we can compare, Christopher Columbus set out in his voyage with a craving appetite for Gold. On the other hand Bartolomé De Las Casas had other ambitions. Bartolomé De Las Casas set out with the ambition of converting the Indians to Christianity which supports that De Las Casas prioritized God over Glory and Gold. Even though both Columbus and De Las Casas were both on similar missions their desires differed when looking at the three G’s and their place in the discoveries with Columbus and the settling in the new colonies with De Las Casas. Christopher Columbus born in 14511506 was a sailor who was heavily influenced by the 13th Century voyages of Marco Polo...
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...Jozy Martinez Mr. R Art History October 21,2014 Christopher Columbus Throughout history both men and women have brought changes all over this world, whether it was through revolution, discoveries, or simple changes in the way of life. One of these important people is Christopher Columbus. About five hundred years ago, the world was known to be flat, this was until Columbus came along. His main goal was to find a new way to get to Asia, instead he had discovered something even bigger than a new trade route, he discovered a whole new world. Although this might seem as though he was viewed as someone who helped benefit the world (a hero), Christopher Columbus can also be classified as a terrorist due to the way he treated the natives he found on his journey and how he took control of their natural resources. Christopher Columbus, the son of a poor wool merchant, was born in 1451 in Genoa (Italy). Columbus had worked for his father in his early years until he was a teenager. He had gotten a job on a merchant ship that traded their goods at various ports in the Mediterranean Sea. Between his voyages he studied both cartography (mapmaking) and geography. In the 1470’s, Columbus had travelled and live in Portugal. This was the greatest European seafaring center of the age, which meant that it was the center for explorers. During his stay in Portugal he studied mathematics, astronomy and navigation. Together with all his mastered skills he began to...
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...Christopher Columbus sailed for Spain in 1492 and claimed all islands around San Salvador looking for gold. Spain eventually sent Columbus back to create an Empire. America should not celebrate Columbus day because of Columbus cruel punishments towards others, the way he influenced today's world, and the way he did not prove the new world. Christopher Columbus caused cruel punishment by cutting people hands off, making dogs attack the Native Americans, and him and his men would hunt people for sport. Columbus influence today's world through slavery, integration, and genocide. Finally, Columbus did not prove the new world because people already lived in the new world, he never set foot in North America, and he didn’t prove the earth was round. We shouldn’t celebrate Columbus day because of his cruel punishment towards...
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...world has ever seen. As Isrealmore Ayivor once said: “Every big castle was once started with a single block.” Many may wonder what was that single block that started the Americas. One of the most important ‘blocks’ in their discovery was Christopher Columbus. Christopher Columbus’ discovery of the Americas had a interesting beginning, difficult, but rewarding journey, and lead to many significant events. The beginning of Christopher Columbus’ journey shows us that he is an incredibly stubborn explorer. From a young age, he was interested in how he could he could find a western route to Asia. He decided that he needed to discover if this route existed. He began his adventure by meeting with King John II and asked him to fund an excursion to try and discover these routes. He was denied but that did not stop him from trying his hardest to begin his journey. Next, he decided to ask King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella to fund the excursion. He was denied multiple times. But luckily, after Spain conquered Granada, the King and Queen changed their mind. He began his journey on August 3, 1492 as he lead the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria. For Christopher Columbus, leading these...
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