We celebrate Columbus Day every October, and every child knows that in 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue in the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria. There’s no question that he had a tremendous impact on our history, but his methods have recently come under scrutiny. Was Columbus an intrepid explorer, or an invading exploiter? You decide.Was Christopher Columbus a Hero or an Invader?
We celebrate Columbus Day every October, and every child knows that in 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue in the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria. There’s no question that he had a tremendous impact on our history, but his methods have recently come under scrutiny. Was Columbus an intrepid explorer, or an invading exploiter? You decide.
