I strayed about among the groves ( trees). which present the most enchanting sight ever witnessed... the trees as different from those of out country as day is from night, and the same may be said of the fruit, the wees, the stones, and everything else... I assure your Highnesses that these lands are the most fertile, temperature ( moderate), level, and beautiful countries in the world.

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I strayed about among the groves ( trees). which present the most enchanting sight ever witnessed... the trees as different from those of out country as day is from night, and the same may be said of the fruit, the wees, the stones, and everything else... I assure your Highnesses that these lands are the most fertile, temperature ( moderate), level, and beautiful countries in the world.

1. Is this a primary source about Columbus' first voyage to america?
yes or no

2. Based on a definition of " primary source," explain the reason for your answer in part 1.

3. who is columbus addressing in the last sentence of this passage ( this is, to whom does " your Highnesses" refer?)

4. What is Columbus' attitude towards the lands he is describing?

5. Quote a phrases from the passage above that supports your answer to 4.

6. Would Columbus have had a reason for making the islands out to be more attractive than they actually were? explain why.

Answer 1

I'll get you started.

1. Yes.

http://www.franciscan-archive.org/columbus/opera/excerpts.html

I'll be glad to check your answers.

Answer 2

3)king Ferdinand the second and queen Isabella

4)he's describing how theblabd is different from his and as hes seeing its different, he sees potential and how useful it could be for the queen.

5) "trees are different from those of our country as day is from night" "these lands are the most fertile, temperate [moderate], level, and beautiful countries in the world"

Answer 3

1. Yes, this passage is a primary source about Columbus' first voyage to America.

2. A primary source is an original document or firsthand account created during the time period being studied. In this passage, Columbus himself is describing his experience during his first voyage, making it a primary source.

3. "Your Highnesses" refers to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain, to whom Columbus was addressing his reports and seeking support for his voyage.

4. Columbus expresses a highly positive attitude towards the lands he is describing. He describes them as enchanting, beautiful, fertile, and temperature. He emphasizes their differences from the lands he and his audience are familiar with.

5. "the most enchanting sight ever witnessed," "the most fertile, temperature, level, and beautiful countries in the world" are phrases from the passage that support Columbus' positive attitude toward the lands.

6. Columbus would have had reasons for making the islands out to be more attractive than they actually were. Firstly, he was seeking support and funding for future voyages, so it was important for him to impress and capture the interest of his audience. Secondly, Columbus wanted to fulfill the expectations he had set for himself and others about finding a new route to Asia and discovering rich lands. By presenting the lands as amazing and bountiful, he could justify his achievements and gain further support for future endeavors.