Christopher Columbus‚ known as the man who founded America‚ was actually looking for an Atlantic route to Asia. He had four voyages between 1492 and 1504 were wondrous at first‚ but disappointing in the end. He won support of Ferdinand and Isabella‚ the Spanish monarchs‚ for the “enterprise of the Indies.” According to his letters‚ some people see him as a hero‚ and some don’t. In my opinion‚ I think he is a little bit of both. In his first letter to Luis de Santangel regarding his first voyage
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a Mission? A person is driven to undertake a mission when they want to accomplish a goal or change their life which takes courage and confidence. Ernesto has what it takes to undertake a mission. Farah had a lot of confidence going on this long journey with her mother‚ risking her life. Then Billy definitely has it all‚ from being in the freezing cold to winning a gold cup with lots of money. In Barrio Boy there is a young boy named Ernesto. Ernesto is going to a new school in America after
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On my long trip home‚ I thought about what I had learned and saw. I had learned a lot and wanted to tell you about my journey. Dear King Hammurabi‚ I have lots of exciting things I had discovered on my adventurous explore to ancient egypt.One of the things I have learned about was when the Nile River floods it leaves lots of fertile soil behind. There is one way that you know there is a flood coming would be a nilometer. A nilometer is a type of notification or alert giving you a signal that it
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Christopher Columbus‚ an explorer from Spain who sailed the ocean blue in 1492 and gained fame after “discovering” a land now known as America. Although Christopher Columbus was not the nicest man on earth he did open a lot of doors for his people. So the question is Christopher Columbus‚ hero or villain. Christopher Columbus to me was always an over praised man. To start off‚ he thought he was in Asia when he entered America. He was a racist harsh man‚ he always thought the earth was flat‚ and his
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The Journey of Justice It only takes one person to come forward and fight racism even though it has been around for many generations. One person can make all the difference. Story by Kayleigh Harris Human nature has never told us to kill the innocent that cannot defend themselves. Maybe we were designed to make peace on earth and live in perfect harmony. Certainly everyone is entitled to basic human rights‚ to justice? “Racism is still with us. But it is up to us to prepare our children for
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Christopher Columbus was on his fourth voyage and he was looking for a way to China. That’s when he came across the country named Panama‚ which stretches only 60 miles‚ where he found Indians who had tons of gold. But he was looking for a way to China so he sent his brother Bartholomew to search for more gold. At first Indians were willing to lead the Spaniards to the gold‚ but eventually they got tired and led the Spanish back to the coast. When the Indians did this they were abused. Eventually
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3 – LITR01F1 Ms. Mary Grace Mendoza A JOURNEY IN MY FULL MOON This is my story where I deeply in love with a person who never loved me and I tried to get out of my mind but‚ having a first love was very complicated to refuse. And falling in love too early without maturity was my biggest mistake. My heart beats when I was a Grade 6 student where our seating arrangement began and I met a guy who became my seatmate… his name is Christopher. As we met each other‚ our communication was
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Kayla Duplan Kristy McClain CMC Composition 1 10 June 2013 A Long Journey Ever since I graduated from high school‚ I look back on my childhood‚ and I can conclude that my childhood is filled with a lot of exciting events. Field trips‚ receiving many awards‚ making friends and participating in many sports are the highlights of my childhood. The first day of school can be frightening‚ I was scared because I didn’t know what to think about school.. This is how I felt about my first day of
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My Journey Reflecting on my 17 years of life gives me a since of accomplishment on what I’ve become in these past years. Even though I wasn’t the kid on the block with the best outfit or cleanest shoes‚ I always knew I was very fortunate as a child. My mother has always been there for me and she’s loved me in a way no one else could‚ as for my father‚ he has been a huge support as far sports‚ and someone to get advice from. I realized that the people I’ve surrounded myself by play a big role in
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Growing up we live through thousands of moments that shape and define us. How does one choose just one moment that determines adulthood when many little moments make up this journey. Going to a restaurant and finally having your feet touch the floor. A monumental moment for me as child when I felt I was finally becoming an adult. Sitting in the front seat of my moms car for the first time. Finally getting those braces off after three terrible years. Making a phone call and sending a real email. These
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