How is Christopher Columbus introduced in the first four paragraphs of the PRO article?
A
through an outline of the consequences of ending Columbus Day
B
through a description of the good Columbus has done for people
C
through a characterization of Columbus Day protests as unjust
D
through an anecdote about how the author came to admire Columbus
A through an outline of the consequences of ending Columbus Day
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PRO: Columbus was a man of his time, history shows he is worth celebrating
Monuments honoring Christopher Columbus are being defaced and destroyed. This year's Columbus Day celebrations will spark strong debate over the explorer's legacy. However, looking at Columbus in the big picture of history, one can see today's anti-Columbus sentiment is misguided.
First, let's consider the spread of European disease, principally smallpox. Smallpox is estimated to have killed 70 to 80 percent of Native Americans. Though these numbers are staggering, the deaths happened over many decades. Holding Columbus responsible is not logical. Further, calculating an actual number of deaths is impossible. Estimates of pre-Columbus populations vary widely. In Hispaniola, the island that now makes up the countries of Haiti and the Dominican Republic, for example, the estimates run from 250,000 to 3 million.
It's also worth remembering all other epidemics. The Black Death, originating in Central Asia, killed 40 percent or more of the European population. Roughly 50 million people died between 1346 and 1353. This is a negative result of the interaction of any civilizations.
Let's also remember the exchange of disease worked both ways. Most historians believe the Great Pox that killed 5 million in Renaissance Europe came from the Americas.
In the first four paragraphs of the PRO article, Christopher Columbus is introduced through an outline of the consequences of ending Columbus Day. The article discusses the defacing and destruction of monuments honoring Columbus and the strong debate over his legacy. It then goes on to provide historical context by mentioning the spread of European diseases, particularly smallpox, and the impact it had on Native Americans.
is it a b c or d
My apologies for the confusion. The correct answer is A - through an outline of the consequences of ending Columbus Day.
Read the third paragraph of the CON article.
Without question, the nation must do a far better job recognizing the violent history against the country’s indigenous people. California’s leaders in the 1850s made no secret of their desire to destroy the area’s native people. Legislators funded anti-Indian armed forces. Natives were massacred. Villages were destroyed and tribes forcibly relocated.
Why does the author include this paragraph in the article?
A
to introduce the reason why Los Angeles has adopted Indigenous Peoples Day
B
to illustrate the differences between past and present laws in California
C
to elaborate on the need to recognize the violent history against indigenous people
D
to emphasize the role of legislators in actions taken against native peoples in California
The author includes this paragraph in the article to emphasize the role of legislators in actions taken against native peoples in California. Therefore, the correct answer is D - to emphasize the role of legislators in actions taken against native peoples in California.
How does the author of the PRO article justify Columbus' treatment of native societies?
A
They threatened explorers and tourists who visited.
B
They had diseases and violence before he arrived.
C
He was worried about bringing disease to Europe.
D
He is still celebrated by many different groups.
The author of the PRO article justifies Columbus' treatment of native societies by arguing that diseases and violence already existed among the native societies before his arrival. Therefore, the correct answer is B - They had diseases and violence before he arrived.
Read the following claim.
The name of the holiday is not as important as the ideas it could celebrate.
How does the author support this claim in the CON article?
A
by describing what could be done to recognize the relationship between America's progress and injustice
B
by exploring the treatment of Italian-American and Catholic immigrants in America before Columbus Day
C
by comparing the way that history was taught in the past with the way that it is taught in schools today
D
by predicting the consequences for other holidays if Americans fail to agree regarding Columbus Day