Let’s Abolish Columbus Day Everyday children are taught that Christopher Columbus is a hero and that he discovered America‚ but they aren’t taught about what he did to Native Americans while discovering America and the real truth about whom he was and what he did. Although Columbus encouraged European exploration of the “New World”‚ he is not the hero that everyone believes him to be. He had very little knowledge of where he was and Native Americans were badly mistreated under his command. It is
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Reconsider Columbus Day Should Columbus be celebrated due to his “discovery” of “New World” – America Land? This is a controversial topic. The detractors of Columbus thinks he is the major factor that Native American were decimated after he “discovered” America Land. There was no need from Native American to be discovered at that time. They were peacefully live in their own way on that scenic land. Columbus is not a hero‚ but he certainly is not a villain. He is the guy who steps on America
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With Columbus Day rapidly approaching us‚ a day celebrated by millions upon millions of people who dearly believe that he is a hero‚ you begin to wonder. Do these people know what they are celebrating? While yes‚ he “discovered” the New World‚ however people fail to acknowledge that Columbus was in fact a mass murderer. In all likelihood‚ he brought to life “the worst case of genocide imposed on one nation of human beings by another”. Instantly you may have asked yourself why I placed quotation
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In 1492 Christopher Columbus set out on a voyage of discovery (Discovery for his civilization group‚ for what he found was already inhabited)‚ a voyage that would inadvertently shape the world. Today‚ over 500 years after his initial voyage‚ we still discuss the consequence of this voyage. Columbus Day in the United States is a holiday that was celebrated as early as 1905‚ and became an official federal holiday in 1937. Presently the debate has risen on whether this date should be recognized or
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Los Angeles City Council voted to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous People’s Day. The national holiday‚ which was proclaimed a national holiday in 1937‚ has been under debate a lot recently. Many cities are debating to follow L.A.’s decision by changing it to Indigenous People’s Day. Here‚ I will explain why Columbus Day should no longer be recognized as a national holiday‚ and instead recognize that day as Indigenous People’s Day. Many people see Columbus as the hero who first set foot on America
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Columbus Day is a legal holiday that commemorates the discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus himself‚ it is celebrated on the second Monday in October. The arrival of Columbus in 1492 marks the beginning of recorded history in what we now know as America. So I believe that we should keep this patriotic holiday due to its significance to what America is known for today. It not only helps teach about the history of America‚ but is a fun way to learn. Although‚ some believe we should terminate
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Columbus Day just comes once a year and has a lot of advantages you can avail from it. It was the day when Christopher Columbus discovered America. A use that is commonly seen of sales on special events are specially found on Columbus Day as a block buster in making your wishes come true to buy items you will need. It is the time for electronic gadgets and Apple products to come in to use‚ buying is expectedly made with proper coupons and you can get IPhones you would want. You can get a deal that
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WHY COLUMBUS DAY SHOULD NOT BE A HOLIDAY Christopher Columbus is a fraud‚ not to mention a cruel and ruthless murderer. In 1492‚ Christopher Columbus set out from Spain to find new land to bring back riches‚ and in return he found the Americas. However‚ Columbus harmed a few people on his way during his voyage. Is that someone you would like to call a hero? Columbus Day should absolutely not be a holiday. Christopher Columbus could even be classified as a murderer‚ and I would not think that a
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Columbus day is a national holiday in America celebrating the man that “discovered’ America. The problem is that he did nothing good for America. He brought slaves and disease to America‚ or what he thought was Asia. Columbus was an Italian‚ when Italy didn’t want to pay for his voyages he went to Spain’s king and queen to ask them for the money‚ they agreed on the condition that he paid them back. When Columbus got to what he thought was Asia‚ but in reality was the caribbean islands‚ he captured
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Columbus Day? Around the world today‚ Columbus Day is considered a holiday and celebrated in October. Usually falling on the second Monday‚ students get time off school and adults get time off work. This day is meant to celebrate Christopher Columbus‚ the one who discovered this new world. However‚ many people are against the Columbus Day celebrations. Columbus Day should be set aside as a day of mourning instead. Columbus mistreated many Native Americans. “Columbus and his men enslaved many
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