First Voyage
_S__ Columbus set out on a voyage that most people thought was foolish. His bravery and sheer will allowed him to claim new land for Spain, which would be made into colonies adding to Spain’s wealth.
__X_ Columbus thought he had traveled to the Indies(Spice Islands) in Asia. He didn’t. He wasn’t even close.
Second Voyage
__S_ On his second voyage, he discovered some islands including Jamaica. He set up the colony of Hispaniola.
__F_ Columbus’ crew were cruel to the natives who lived there. They enslaved them, and punished them with the loss of a limb or death if they did not collect enough gold. Columbus took 560 natives as slaves back to Spain.
Third Voyage
__S_ On his third voyage Columbus discovered South America. Most of South America became Spain’s largest colony.
__F_ He went back to Hispaniola and found the people who lived in the colony were short of food and ready to rebel. Columbus, Hispaniola’s governor, was arrested for mismanagement and sent back to Spain in chains.
Fourth Voyage
__S_ Columbus went on a fourth voyage to prove he had reached Asia. Columbus arrived in Panama. They found some gold there and set up a trading post.
__S_ Columbus’ voyage led to him and his crew shipwrecked for over a year. After his rescue, he returned to Spain, still believing he had found Asia.
Columbus Retired in Spain
__X_ Columbus was disappointed because he never did find the lucrative spices and silks that flowed through Asia. He returned to Spain in 1504. He died two years later in 1506, disappointed that he had not found a the route to the riches of the Far East.
__X_ Columbus was not the first man to discover America because the Vikings had been there before him. However, he did open up a new pathway from the Old World (Spain, Italy, etc) to the New (America) and changed life forever on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.
Writing frame for: Should Columbus be celebrated or condemned
Introduction: In your first paragraph, you need to start by saying who Columbus was.
In this paragraph you need to write about something positive Columbus did. (Look for the letter S on the first page)
You could start like this:
In some ways Christopher Columbus was a success. For example, he...
In this paragraph you need to write about some negative things about Columbus. (Look for the Fs on the first page)
You could start like this:
In some ways Christopher Columbus was a failure. For example, he...
Should Columbus be celebrated or condemned?
Introduction: Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who embarked on multiple voyages in search of a new route to Asia. While he is often celebrated for his achievements, there are also negative aspects of his legacy that warrant condemnation.
Positive aspects:
In some ways, Christopher Columbus was a success. For example, he displayed immense bravery and determination when embarking on his first voyage, despite widespread skepticism. His willingness to take risks and explore the unknown ultimately led to the discovery of new lands for Spain. Columbus's voyages also paved the way for future explorations and colonization, which significantly contributed to Spain's wealth and dominance as a global power.
Negative aspects:
In some ways, Christopher Columbus was a failure. For instance, despite believing he had reached Asia, Columbus was mistaken and did not even come close to his intended destination. His lack of geographical knowledge and miscalculations led to the mislabeling of the newly discovered lands as the "Indies," sparking a series of historical misnomers. Moreover, Columbus's treatment of the indigenous people he encountered, particularly in Hispaniola, was cruel and oppressive. He enslaved natives, subjected them to harsh punishments, and even brought hundreds of them back to Spain as slaves. These actions demonstrate a disregard for human rights and a grave injustice inflicted upon the native populations.
Conclusion: While Christopher Columbus undoubtedly made significant contributions to history through his explorations, these achievements should not overshadow the negative aspects of his legacy. The condemnation of Columbus is warranted due to his mistreatment of indigenous people and the lasting negative impacts of colonization. Recognizing and acknowledging both the positive and negative aspects surrounding Columbus is crucial in portraying a more nuanced and accurate understanding of his historical significance.