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How Did Christopher Columbus Discovered America
In 1492 Christopher Columbus seat sail to America. Christopher Columbus was a explorer. Christopher Columbus is the one that discovered America.

When I was younger I learned that Christopher Columbus was the first to discovered America. He also sailed the ocean in 1492. We celebrate Columbus day is because of these people getting together and partying to honor Christopher Columbus.

From Dr. Engel’s lecture I learned that Christopher Columbus wasn’t the first person to discover America because the Native Americans was there before Christopher Columbus. What I got upset about is what Christopher Columbus did to the Native Americans.

I don’t think America should honor Christopher Columbus. The reason I say this
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