Directions: You are to explain your views about Columbus Day. Should Columbus Day remain a U.S. holiday or be removed? Explain your view and defend your position using evidence. Then respond to another student's response during the week.
I think Columbus Day should be removed becasue he didnt really discover the Americas the Native Americanas (Asian Nomads). Plus other people possibly several yearss before that and maybe centuries before that other people disoverd the Americas.
Columbus Day should be removed. Sure, Christopher Columbus "found" the Americas, but did he really? He only landed on an island in the Carribean. He met the natives as soon as he landed, and described them as "without religion", and said that they would "make excellent servants". he then proceeded to take them back to Spain. the original population of the island that Columbus found was about 250,000. 40 years later, only 500 remained. Disease and harsh treatment and malnourishment by the Spanish caused the death of 99.8% of the population! Columbus was cruel, there should not be a Columbus day
I think Columbus Day should be removed as a holiday because he never even made it to America. He made it to San Salvatore in the Caribbean. He also killed all but 500 of the Indians that lived there. The Indians willingly helped Columbus's crew and in return they almost wiped out the population. The Vikings made it to the Americas long before the Europeans. Christopher Columbus should be considered the bad guy and should not be honored in any way. Kylie Fricke
I agree with you 100% because Christopher was a bad guy, and the Indians were being friendly and trying to be helpful for him and instead what they got in return was they were almost killed off Breanna Johnson
I agree with you kylie 100 percent because Christopher Columbus was not an explorer he was an invader because her did not make it to America like you said.
Though I agree with you, I wouldn't call Columbus a bad guy. You have to understand he was doing what he was taught to do! European Christianity had to do with God, Gold, and Glory. He was taught to take what others had, things he didn't have. He saw the natural resources, the wealth, and took it. Though, he did it in a very horrible way- Killing off 90% of the Native Americans, he did what he thought was right. -Byonce Tyus P. 12
Should we celebrate men such as Alexander Graham Bell, Abraham Lincoln, Alexander Hamilton, Alexander the Great, Winston Churchill, or Andrew Jackson? All these men were not the first, failed, or in some cases were not even the best at what they did. Some of them were horrible human beings, killing tens of thousands of innocent people. We recognize them and celebrate them for the long standing results of their accomplishments. It doesn't excuse their bad behavior, but we choose as a society to remember the positive influences of these men. Columbus is another example of a man of his time, doing what was natural at the time, and being the first to create a long lasting result from his actions. That is what we celebrate. -Tash -
I think Columbus Day should be removed because he really wasn't the first person to make it to the Americas first. He was selfish and even killed many of the Indians there that tried to help him. He lied to people to get to the top and convince everyone that there was no one at the Americas before him. He lied and tricked everyone to become powerful, rich, and famous. Breanna Johnson
I completely agree, Christopher was a lying and cruel man. He does not deserve the recognition he has now, especially a holiday to celebrate his so-called discovery of the Americas - Tina Murray
Columbus Day should most definitely be removed as a national holiday, for Christopher Columbus was not the first person to discover America. He also enslaved the Native American's for his own personal gain, not only taking them from their home against their own will, but also destroying their population in record time. - Tina Murray
I totally agree t have a holiday with you Tina he shouldn't have a holiday celebrating his "discovery". Its more like his conquering over the native Americans.
Columbus day more like the day Columbus massacred everyone and dance in the ashes saying "I win so I discovered the Americas." Once again tho History is written by the victor. -Michael Eichfeld
I agree. Christopher Columbus was the last person to discover the America (s). That he shouldn't have a day, even though he turned life into what it is today. Amanda DeFeo
I agree. Christopher Columbus was the last person to discover the Americas. He also did terrible things to the Native Americans. Columbus day should be removed as a holiday. Concetta Esposito
Columbus day shouldn't be a holiday because he didn't "discover" America he just found it. The Native Americans really discovered it because they were already there before him. He also just used them for selfish reasons and for slavery. He just wanted fame, wealth, and land. So he shouldn't have a day to himself ~ Olivia Riccardi 8/9
I agree with you 100% Olivia. He does not deserve credit for finding America, and certainly does not deserve a holiday. He really did just want fame and money, and had no interest in anything else. Kylie Fricke 6/7
I think Columbus Day shouldn't be a holiday because he wasn't the person to actually dicover America. The Native Americans really discovered America. Christopher Columbus didn't even set foot on America. He just took credit for discovering america for the wealth, riches fame, and the land. He also took control of the Native Americans and made them there slaves. Which is known as the encomienda. In conclusion, i do not think we should have a Columbus Day.
Columbus day should be removed as a United States hoilday. Christopher Columbus was the last person to discover America. Once he got their he basicly took over knowing the Native Americans were already there. Then Spain used encomienda to make the Native Americans the personal laborers in the gold mines. The Native Americans eventually died of exhaustion, and starvation because they couldn`t tend to their crops therefore they had no food. Christopher Columbus didnt care about anything but himself and power. He wanted fame and wealth. I believe he shouldnt have a day for himself. I agree with Tina not only did he take the Native Americans homes against their will but he killed their population in the process.
I still think even though Columbus may have not been the first person to discover America he is the one who wrote every thing down and took credit for it. So in my opinion I think Columbus day should be kept. Frank tylenda
I do agree with Frank to an extent. Many people today don't even understand why we have Columbus day! If people actually thought about what Columbus did maybe at least half the people that think we should have Columbus day would change their minds. Madison Hawkins Period 3
I don't agree with Frank. They should take away Columbus Day because he took aways the Native Americans freedom and home land away. He took them in as slaves and took credit for something he didnt discover. Therefore, I think they should take away Columbus Day.
I really think there should not be a Columbus day. Like really how would he like it if there were super advanced Native Americans that went and killed everyone in Europe and said "We found Europe first." And erased all evidence of life there like in Roanoke (I think that's the place) -Once again Michael Eichfeld
Christopher Columbus was and invader he did not make it to America and so that counts him as an invader to the other countries. So there should not be a day dedicated to him because he did not find America(s) first, he sailed the ocean blue in 1492, but he did not make it across the ocean blue in 1492.
This is a difficult question to answer because many people do think we should have this holiday and some think we shouldn't. I think we shouldn't have this holiday, yes it is a way for us to get out of school for a day, but it is not helping us understand what Columbus actually did. He invaded land the he "colonized' to become rick, powerful, wealthy, ect. He got what he wanted though, so now almost all Americans today think that Columbus was the first to discover the "new world" Madison Hawkins Period 3
I think Columbus Day should be removed because he was not the first person to set foot on Americas. The native Americans were when the ice age reduced the water level drastically, a land bridge formed and they crossed it. Christopher Columbus didn't discover the new world he just killed the people that were there already and called it his own.
Columbus Day is STILL a holiday whether we like it or not.Should it be here yes because HE was most believed in the text books.I under stand he was a bad guy. No good deed goes unpunished Indians are trying to be helpful Columbus read their death sentence. Indians help. "Encomienda" happens. So like Mr.Caravano said the victor writes the story
I believe that Columbus Day should be removed. Considering that Christopher Columbus was an invader, it is one main reason he shouldn't be honored as a hero in the U.S. Forcing the Native Americas to basically work till they drop dead., isn't something we should be proud of. When the European citizens learned of this journey, as well as students today and in the past, they kept out the part of the devising things that took place back in 1492. Therefore, he shouldn't have his own holiday in the U.S.
Columbus day should definitely not exist. Christopher Columbus was not the first to reach the Americas. He used Native Americans as his "slaves" which isn't something we should be proud of. Columbus Day should not be celebrated as a national holiday, because he does not deserve to be recognized as an American leader or hero. - Concetta Esposito
I believe Columbus day should not stay a holiday of rememberence of finding America first. Ancient nomads came to America first. Also, why would we remember Columbus, when did so much bad to the native Americans by wiping them out. although having a day off of school is nice but let have a holiday for the people who actually found America.
In my opinion, columbus day should be removed, not only because he wasn't the first explorer to land on the Americas, but because he wasn't even a hero! However, it's all about your point of view of what happened. Maybe Columbus was a hero to people who owned Native Americans as slaves, or a murderer to Native Americans. I myself think that he was not a hero, but more of a villain. So therefor I think that Columbus Day should not exist.
we shouldn't have a Columbus day maybe Europe he was almost like a hero to them in a way. Columbus didn't discover anything in our eyes so in America we shouldn't have it, but Europe should because for Europe he discovered a whole new world.
We shouldn't have a Columbus Day because he really didn't discover the Americas the native Americans did. When Columbus arrived to the Americas he jut took over and made the native Americans slaves. -Haley Jackson
I also agree with Haley because she backs up all of my reasons of why we should not have a Columbus day. Columbus just took the land for himself and Spain and made the native Americans slaves
Yeah I agree with Haley because he didn't discover America the Indians or Native Americans were there first he just conquered it. Then he documented it.
I believe that Columbus day should be destroyed. Columbus was really the fourth person to find the Americas. A second after he set foot on the land he basically claimed that land for Spain. Then, he thought that the Native Americans would make great slaves, which started 350 years of slavery. I think that Columbus day should not exist.
I disagree because Columbus started the Columbian Exchange which led to colonization of the Americas. It would change history. -Rayna Lundvall, period 4/5
I think that we should not have a Columbus day because Columbus did not discover America... he just turned the natives to Christians then he used them as servants. he also massacred the native Americans for their land.in all Columbus should not take credit for finding America because as we all know, it was the native Americans land all along
I agree with Nathan because all Columbus did was make the natives servants and killed them. but I do think he should get credit for recording his journey
I agree with Nathan. Columbus didn't really discover America, the Natives Americas did. The Native Americas were there first, but Columbus felt like he was "above them", as they weren't Christian. Then Columbus makes the "laborers". All Columbus should receive credit for is the recording of his journey, and reporting his journey to Europe.
In my opinion I disagree with Nathan. The reason why was even though he did not discover it first he was the first to document everything and prove that he did everything. Even though he did hurt people doing it. In some parts of the world people believed what he did was write and others wrong. It all really depends in what you believe in. Frank Tylenda period 6-7
Columbus shouldn't have his own day. He was an invader, a killer, and a taker. He stripped the land of its natural resources, taking the Native Americans with him to be 'laborers'. Encomienda was a system, created when Native Americans where stolen from their land, by the Queen. They wanted free labor, which added more wealth, but- because of their religion- they couldn't use slavery. So, as result, the Europeans found a way around it. Columbus, being taught to take what others have, saw what the Natives had. Wealthy resources. Being the greedy man he was- He took it. He also used his advanced military technology to conquer the Natives. Columbus killed off 90% of Native Americans. He shouldn't be glorified for being a killer, invader, and stealer.
I don't believe there should be a Columbus Day because he didn't find it first. The truth is when he got to America the Indians were here before he was and hundreds of years before that the Vikings found it. Also, he did kill 90% of the Indians so he should be known as an invader, but it dose depend on how you look at it but to me I believe it should be called Viking or Indian Day.
I somewhat agree with you here, Zack. Actually, they are not referred to as 'Indians' they are referred to as 'Native Americans' or 'Asian Nomads'. Yes, I agree with you he didn't find it first, however.
I believe that Columbus Day should be a holiday. When the Native Americans arrived, they did not record them being there first, if they had any records. Christopher Columbus was representing his country by taking over the land and expanding Europe. As Europe was a heavily populated area at the time, they eventually found out that he found land to take over and thought he was a hero. The Printing Press did record Columbus arriving there first. Yes, what he did to the Indians was wrong. Yes, him ransacking the Indians was wrong. No one really knows who discovered first, but we must give credit to Columbus who recorded him finding America. In conclusion, Columbus Day should be a holiday in my opinion.
I disagree with you Julia. Columbus knew he was not the first to discover America but he still took credit for it anyway. The Native Americans did not have the ability to record their findings. That is like saying ... you wrote a poem and you could not publish it because you didn't have the ability to or you didn't know how to. Somebody took it and they knew a way to get it out there. They knew it was not theirs but they took credit for it anyway. It's not fair in my opinion.
I think there should be no Columbus day because Columbus was not the first to discover the Americas. I believe that the Asian nomads should get credit for discovering the Americas. but I do think Columbus should get credit for recording his journey
I personally believe that Columbus Day should be removed as a holiday. Due to the fact that he didn't even discover America, why should we reserve a special day for him? We would never reward a greedy, invading, thief, right? So, why are we supposed to honor Columbus? He invaded the Native Americans land (or the Asian Nomads if you will), practically used up all of there natural resources, and captured them to be 'laborers'. Queen Isabella declared this use of laborers, also known as encomienda, around 1503. The desperate need of free working laborers appealed to Columbus. The outcome was just as appealing; money.The Native Americans were just the people to do it. However, 'laborers' is just a more amicable way of using the term 'slavery'. Which indeed, it genuinely was. Due to there religion and not wanting to be sinners of God, they found a loop hole; the term 'laborers'. Columbus realized what the Natives had. He was just so arrogant, he believed that he could dominate them. He used the advancements in technology to his advantage. Wiping out a good majority of these Natives, he continued to overrule them. Yes, Columbus was intelligent. Yes, he made history. No, he does not deserve his on special day.
I believe that there shouldn't be a Columbus Day. Columbus was nothing more than a man blind with greed of the idea of gold and fame. He didn't even "discover" America, the Native Americans did, and before them, the Asian Nomads. Columbus even back stabs the Native Americas after they help his men, and then he slaughters them and make them into slaves, sorry, "laborers", afterwards. Columbus seems more like a mercenary than a great explorer, as all he wanted was money and fame, and killed those who were in the way.
I think Columbus Day should be removed because Columbus never even reached the Americas. He made it to San Salvatore. Also, the Native Americas (Asian Nomads) made it to the Americas way before Columbus did. There is no reason why Columbus should have a special day reserved for him. That is like saying I have a special day just for me and I got credit for something I didn't even do- such as climb the Empire State Building or making a new product. It wouldn't be fair to you, would it? The only thing Columbus should get credit for is recording his journeys. But, even that, even though the Native Americans were the first to arrive at the Americas, they did not have the ability to record what they had found. To me, Columbus is a "bad guy." That is because all he wanted was power. He wanted money, gold, and goods. Also, Spain used encomienda to make the Native Americans their laborers in gold mines around 1503. Some of them died of starvation. Some of them died of exhaustion. And, some of them died of both. That is not a way we would would like to live. At least for me it's not.Columbus just cared about himself and he wanted power. The other reason why I think Columbus is a bad guy is because when he arrived at San Salvatore, he killed all but five-hundred of the Indians. Why? I'm not really sure. I think its because he realized that they were weak and he could easily take control over their land. He had the military technology to do that. The Indians didn't. There is no reason why he had to do that because the Indians were trying to help him. In my opinion, he should not receive his own day all to himself (October 14th). If he can get his own day dedicated to him, I want my own day dedicated just to me.
Columbus was a invaders, but he was also a discoverer. To Europe Columbus "discovered" America because Europe didn't know about America. So they thought Columbus found America. The Americans saw Columbus as an invader because he just came with fancy, new technology and started to attack the Americans with the new technology. Since we live in America I am going with the Native Americans. Columbus is an invader! We shouldn't have Columbus day. We should have the real founder's day.
I believe Columbus day shouldn't be canceled, because Columbus still caused America to be what it is today. He may have not been the first to explore the Americas, but he started the Columbian Exchange, which triggered changes in the Americas. This later lead to the colonization of the Americas. Without Christopher Columbus, we may not have the Americas as we have it today, or maybe not at all. Some people think Columbus was a bad guy or just an invader, but without him, the Americas might not be the same. -Rayna Lundvall, period 4/5
I think Columbus Day should be removed becasue he didnt really discover the Americas the Native Americanas (Asian Nomads). Plus other people possibly several yearss before that and maybe centuries before that other people disoverd the Americas.
ReplyDeleteColumbus Day should be removed. Sure, Christopher Columbus "found" the Americas, but did he really? He only landed on an island in the Carribean. He met the natives as soon as he landed, and described them as "without religion", and said that they would "make excellent servants". he then proceeded to take them back to Spain. the original population of the island that Columbus found was about 250,000. 40 years later, only 500 remained. Disease and harsh treatment and malnourishment by the Spanish caused the death of 99.8% of the population! Columbus was cruel, there should not be a Columbus day
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I think Columbus Day should be removed as a holiday because he never even made it to America. He made it to San Salvatore in the Caribbean. He also killed all but 500 of the Indians that lived there. The Indians willingly helped Columbus's crew and in return they almost wiped out the population. The Vikings made it to the Americas long before the Europeans. Christopher Columbus should be considered the bad guy and should not be honored in any way.
ReplyDeleteKylie Fricke
I agree with you 100% because Christopher was a bad guy, and the Indians were being friendly and trying to be helpful for him and instead what they got in return was they were almost killed off
DeleteBreanna Johnson
He was not exactly a bad guy. That's just what people did back then. But I do agree this should not be a holiday.
DeleteMichael Eichfeld
I agree with you kylie 100 percent because Christopher Columbus was not an explorer he was an invader because her did not make it to America like you said.
Deletei agree with Kylie Columbus day should be removed because he wasn't a good person in general, he was more like a sponsor than a founder
DeleteI agree with this because Columbus just wasn't a good person. He killed instead of making friends.
Deletei myself think that you are correct. The europeans weren't the first ones to the Americas.
DeleteI agree with Kylie 100 percent Christopher Columbus didn't discover the Americas he was an invader
Delete-Haley Jackson
Though I agree with you, I wouldn't call Columbus a bad guy. You have to understand he was doing what he was taught to do! European Christianity had to do with God, Gold, and Glory. He was taught to take what others had, things he didn't have. He saw the natural resources, the wealth, and took it. Though, he did it in a very horrible way- Killing off 90% of the Native Americans, he did what he thought was right. -Byonce Tyus P. 12
DeleteShould we celebrate men such as Alexander Graham Bell, Abraham Lincoln, Alexander Hamilton, Alexander the Great, Winston Churchill, or Andrew Jackson? All these men were not the first, failed, or in some cases were not even the best at what they did. Some of them were horrible human beings, killing tens of thousands of innocent people. We recognize them and celebrate them for the long standing results of their accomplishments. It doesn't excuse their bad behavior, but we choose as a society to remember the positive influences of these men. Columbus is another example of a man of his time, doing what was natural at the time, and being the first to create a long lasting result from his actions. That is what we celebrate.
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I agree. He is not discover america and killed many people.
DeleteRobby Eagle
I think Columbus Day should be removed because he really wasn't the first person to make it to the Americas first. He was selfish and even killed many of the Indians there that tried to help him. He lied to people to get to the top and convince everyone that there was no one at the Americas before him. He lied and tricked everyone to become powerful, rich, and famous.
ReplyDeleteBreanna Johnson
I completely agree, Christopher was a lying and cruel man. He does not deserve the recognition he has now, especially a holiday to celebrate his so-called discovery of the Americas
Delete- Tina Murray
Columbus Day should most definitely be removed as a national holiday, for Christopher Columbus was not the first person to discover America. He also enslaved the Native American's for his own personal gain, not only taking them from their home against their own will, but also destroying their population in record time.
ReplyDelete- Tina Murray
I totally agree t have a holiday with you Tina he shouldn't have a holiday celebrating his "discovery". Its more like his conquering over the native Americans.
DeleteMike Shoemaker period 6/7
Columbus day more like the day Columbus massacred everyone and dance in the ashes saying "I win so I discovered the Americas." Once again tho History is written by the victor.
Delete-Michael Eichfeld
I agree Tina it should be removed but the victor writes the story and gets the credit. So its not going to get removed no matter how broken that is.
DeleteMichael DiMauro
I agree. Christopher Columbus was the last person to discover the America (s). That he shouldn't have a day, even though he turned life into what it is today.
DeleteAmanda DeFeo
I agree. Christopher Columbus was the last person to discover the Americas. He also did terrible things to the Native Americans. Columbus day should be removed as a holiday.
DeleteConcetta Esposito
Columbus day shouldn't be a holiday because he didn't "discover" America he just found it. The Native Americans really discovered it because they were already there before him. He also just used them for selfish reasons and for slavery. He just wanted fame, wealth, and land. So he shouldn't have a day to himself
ReplyDelete~ Olivia Riccardi 8/9
I agree with you 100% Olivia. He does not deserve credit for finding America, and certainly does not deserve a holiday. He really did just want fame and money, and had no interest in anything else.
DeleteKylie Fricke 6/7
I agree with you Tina because he did destroy their population
ReplyDelete~Olivia Riccardi 8/9
I think Columbus Day shouldn't be a holiday because he wasn't the person to actually dicover America. The Native Americans really discovered America. Christopher Columbus didn't even set foot on America. He just took credit for discovering america for the wealth, riches fame, and the land. He also took control of the Native Americans and made them there slaves. Which is known as the encomienda. In conclusion, i do not think we should have a Columbus Day.
ReplyDeleteColumbus day should be removed as a United States hoilday. Christopher Columbus was the last person to discover America. Once he got their he basicly took over knowing the Native Americans were already there. Then Spain used encomienda to make the Native Americans the personal laborers in the gold mines. The Native Americans eventually died of exhaustion, and starvation because they couldn`t tend to their crops therefore they had no food. Christopher Columbus didnt care about anything but himself and power. He wanted fame and wealth. I believe he shouldnt have a day for himself.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Tina not only did he take the Native Americans homes against their will but he killed their population in the process.
-Brittney Capriotti Period 4/5
I still think even though Columbus may have not been the first person to discover America he is the one who wrote every thing down and took credit for it. So in my opinion I think Columbus day should be kept.
ReplyDeleteFrank tylenda
I do agree with Frank to an extent. Many people today don't even understand why we have Columbus day! If people actually thought about what Columbus did maybe at least half the people that think we should have Columbus day would change their minds.
DeleteMadison Hawkins Period 3
I do agree with Frank 100%. He was the only one who recorded everything and it's only fair to give him credit technically.
Delete~ Julia Gimbel, Period 4/5
I don't agree with Frank. They should take away Columbus Day because he took aways the Native Americans freedom and home land away. He took them in as slaves and took credit for something he didnt discover. Therefore, I think they should take away Columbus Day.
DeleteI really think there should not be a Columbus day. Like really how would he like it if there were super advanced Native Americans that went and killed everyone in Europe and said "We found Europe first." And erased all evidence of life there like in Roanoke (I think that's the place) -Once again Michael Eichfeld
ReplyDeleteChristopher Columbus was and invader he did not make it to America and so that counts him as an invader to the other countries. So there should not be a day dedicated to him because he did not find America(s) first, he sailed the ocean blue in 1492, but he did not make it across the ocean blue in 1492.
ReplyDeleteThis is a difficult question to answer because many people do think we should have this holiday and some think we shouldn't. I think we shouldn't have this holiday, yes it is a way for us to get out of school for a day, but it is not helping us understand what Columbus actually did. He invaded land the he "colonized' to become rick, powerful, wealthy, ect. He got what he wanted though, so now almost all Americans today think that Columbus was the first to discover the "new world"
ReplyDeleteMadison Hawkins Period 3
I think Columbus Day should be removed because he was not the first person to set foot on Americas. The native Americans were when the ice age reduced the water level drastically, a land bridge formed and they crossed it. Christopher Columbus didn't discover the new world he just killed the people that were there already and called it his own.
ReplyDeleteColumbus Day is STILL a holiday whether we like it or not.Should it be here yes because HE was most believed in the text books.I under stand he was a bad guy. No good deed goes unpunished Indians are trying to be helpful Columbus read their death sentence. Indians help. "Encomienda" happens. So like Mr.Caravano said the victor writes the story
ReplyDeleteMichael DiMauro
I think columbus day should be removed. Because he never did anything. All he did was intrude the "new world"
ReplyDeleteJared Fagan
I believe that Columbus Day should be removed. Considering that Christopher Columbus was an invader, it is one main reason he shouldn't be honored as a hero in the U.S. Forcing the Native Americas to basically work till they drop dead., isn't something we should be proud of. When the European citizens learned of this journey, as well as students today and in the past, they kept out the part of the devising things that took place back in 1492. Therefore, he shouldn't have his own holiday in the U.S.
ReplyDeleteAmanda DeFeo Period: 8/9
Columbus day should definitely not exist. Christopher Columbus was not the first to reach the Americas. He used Native Americans as his "slaves" which isn't something we should be proud of. Columbus Day should not be celebrated as a national holiday, because he does not deserve to be recognized as an American leader or hero.
ReplyDelete- Concetta Esposito
I believe Columbus day should not stay a holiday of rememberence of finding America first. Ancient nomads came to America first. Also, why would we remember Columbus, when did so much bad to the native Americans by wiping them out. although having a day off of school is nice but let have a holiday for the people who actually found America.
ReplyDeleteIan Medford period 4/5
In my opinion, columbus day should be removed, not only because he wasn't the first explorer to land on the Americas, but because he wasn't even a hero! However, it's all about your point of view of what happened. Maybe Columbus was a hero to people who owned Native Americans as slaves, or a murderer to Native Americans. I myself think that he was not a hero, but more of a villain. So therefor I think that Columbus Day should not exist.
ReplyDeletewe shouldn't have a Columbus day maybe Europe he was almost like a hero to them in a way. Columbus didn't discover anything in our eyes so in America we shouldn't have it, but Europe should because for Europe he discovered a whole new world.
ReplyDelete-Kelsey Harwood
We shouldn't have a Columbus Day because he really didn't discover the Americas the native Americans did. When Columbus arrived to the Americas he jut took over and made the native Americans slaves.
ReplyDelete-Haley Jackson
I also agree with Haley because she backs up all of my reasons of why we should not have a Columbus day. Columbus just took the land for himself and Spain and made the native Americans slaves
Delete-Nathan Wyatt
Yeah I agree with Haley because he didn't discover America the Indians or Native Americans were there first he just conquered it. Then he documented it.
DeleteI completely agree with you haley. Because all he did was enslave the people he didn't know and steal their land.
ReplyDelete-Jared Fagan
I believe that Columbus day should be destroyed. Columbus was really the fourth person to find the Americas. A second after he set foot on the land he basically claimed that land for Spain. Then, he thought that the Native Americans would make great slaves, which started 350 years of slavery. I think that Columbus day should not exist.
ReplyDeleteI disagree because Columbus started the Columbian Exchange which led to colonization of the Americas. It would change history.
Delete-Rayna Lundvall, period 4/5
I think that we should not have a Columbus day because Columbus did not discover America... he just turned the natives to Christians then he used them as servants. he also massacred the native Americans for their land.in all Columbus should not take credit for finding America because as we all know, it was the native Americans land all along
ReplyDelete-Nathan Wyatt
I agree with Nathan because all Columbus did was make the natives servants and killed them. but I do think he should get credit for recording his journey
DeleteI agree with Nathan. Columbus didn't really discover America, the Natives Americas did. The Native Americas were there first, but Columbus felt like he was "above them", as they weren't Christian. Then Columbus makes the "laborers". All Columbus should receive credit for is the recording of his journey, and reporting his journey to Europe.
DeleteChris G. Period 8/9
I agree with Haley because he claimed America for Spain and made the Native Americans slaves.
ReplyDeleteGarrett Reynolds Period 4/5 Plus the One above this on is by me as well
The one that was sent at 12:56 was by me as well and please ignore the thing I said after 4/5.
DeleteGarrett Reynolds Period 4/5
The one that was sent at 12:56 was by me and please ignore what I wrote after 4/5 on one of them.
ReplyDeleteGarrett Reynolds Period 4/5
In my opinion I disagree with Nathan. The reason why was even though he did not discover it first he was the first to document everything and prove that he did everything. Even though he did hurt people doing it. In some parts of the world people believed what he did was write and others wrong. It all really depends in what you believe in.
ReplyDeleteFrank Tylenda period 6-7
Columbus shouldn't have his own day. He was an invader, a killer, and a taker. He stripped the land of its natural resources, taking the Native Americans with him to be 'laborers'. Encomienda was a system, created when Native Americans where stolen from their land, by the Queen. They wanted free labor, which added more wealth, but- because of their religion- they couldn't use slavery. So, as result, the Europeans found a way around it. Columbus, being taught to take what others have, saw what the Natives had. Wealthy resources. Being the greedy man he was- He took it. He also used his advanced military technology to conquer the Natives. Columbus killed off 90% of Native Americans. He shouldn't be glorified for being a killer, invader, and stealer.
ReplyDelete- Byonce Tyus P. 12
I don't believe there should be a Columbus Day because he didn't find it first. The truth is when he got to America the Indians were here before he was and hundreds of years before that the Vikings found it. Also, he did kill 90% of the Indians so he should be known as an invader, but it dose depend on how you look at it but to me I believe it should be called Viking or Indian Day.
ReplyDeleteI somewhat agree with you here, Zack. Actually, they are not referred to as 'Indians' they are referred to as 'Native Americans' or 'Asian Nomads'. Yes, I agree with you he didn't find it first, however.
Delete--Cara Waldron
I believe that Columbus Day should be a holiday. When the Native Americans arrived, they did not record them being there first, if they had any records. Christopher Columbus was representing his country by taking over the land and expanding Europe. As Europe was a heavily populated area at the time, they eventually found out that he found land to take over and thought he was a hero. The Printing Press did record Columbus arriving there first. Yes, what he did to the Indians was wrong. Yes, him ransacking the Indians was wrong. No one really knows who discovered first, but we must give credit to Columbus who recorded him finding America. In conclusion, Columbus Day should be a holiday in my opinion.
ReplyDelete~ Julia Gimbel, Period 4/5
I disagree with you Julia. Columbus knew he was not the first to discover America but he still took credit for it anyway. The Native Americans did not have the ability to record their findings. That is like saying ... you wrote a poem and you could not publish it because you didn't have the ability to or you didn't know how to. Somebody took it and they knew a way to get it out there. They knew it was not theirs but they took credit for it anyway. It's not fair in my opinion.
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Delete- Katie Waldron Period 4/5
I think there should be no Columbus day because Columbus was not the first to discover the Americas. I believe that the Asian nomads should get credit for discovering the Americas. but I do think Columbus should get credit for recording his journey
ReplyDeleteI personally believe that Columbus Day should be removed as a holiday. Due to the fact that he didn't even discover America, why should we reserve a special day for him? We would never reward a greedy, invading, thief, right? So, why are we supposed to honor Columbus? He invaded the Native Americans land (or the Asian Nomads if you will), practically used up all of there natural resources, and captured them to be 'laborers'. Queen Isabella declared this use of laborers, also known as encomienda, around 1503. The desperate need of free working laborers appealed to Columbus. The outcome was just as appealing; money.The Native Americans were just the people to do it. However, 'laborers' is just a more amicable way of using the term 'slavery'. Which indeed, it genuinely was. Due to there religion and not wanting to be sinners of God, they found a loop hole; the term 'laborers'. Columbus realized what the Natives had. He was just so arrogant, he believed that he could dominate them. He used the advancements in technology to his advantage. Wiping out a good majority of these Natives, he continued to overrule them. Yes, Columbus was intelligent. Yes, he made history. No, he does not deserve his on special day.
ReplyDelete--Cara Waldron Period 12
It's all in perspective!-Cara
DeleteI believe that there shouldn't be a Columbus Day. Columbus was nothing more than a man blind with greed of the idea of gold and fame. He didn't even "discover" America, the Native Americans did, and before them, the Asian Nomads. Columbus even back stabs the Native Americas after they help his men, and then he slaughters them and make them into slaves, sorry, "laborers", afterwards. Columbus seems more like a mercenary than a great explorer, as all he wanted was money and fame, and killed those who were in the way.
ReplyDeleteChris G. Period 8/9
I agree he is a terrible person and there shouldn't be a Columbus day.
DeleteI think Columbus Day should be removed because Columbus never even reached the Americas. He made it to San Salvatore. Also, the Native Americas (Asian Nomads) made it to the Americas way before Columbus did. There is no reason why Columbus should have a special day reserved for him. That is like saying I have a special day just for me and I got credit for something I didn't even do- such as climb the Empire State Building or making a new product. It wouldn't be fair to you, would it? The only thing Columbus should get credit for is recording his journeys. But, even that, even though the Native Americans were the first to arrive at the Americas, they did not have the ability to record what they had found.
ReplyDeleteTo me, Columbus is a "bad guy." That is because all he wanted was power. He wanted money, gold, and goods. Also, Spain used encomienda to make the Native Americans their laborers in gold mines around 1503. Some of them died of starvation. Some of them died of exhaustion. And, some of them died of both. That is not a way we would would like to live. At least for me it's not.Columbus just cared about himself and he wanted power.
The other reason why I think Columbus is a bad guy is because when he arrived at San Salvatore, he killed all but five-hundred of the Indians. Why? I'm not really sure. I think its because he realized that they were weak and he could easily take control over their land. He had the military technology to do that. The Indians didn't. There is no reason why he had to do that because the Indians were trying to help him. In my opinion, he should not receive his own day all to himself (October 14th). If he can get his own day dedicated to him, I want my own day dedicated just to me.
- Katie Waldron Period 4/5
Columbus was a invaders, but he was also a discoverer. To Europe Columbus "discovered" America because Europe didn't know about America. So they thought Columbus found America. The Americans saw Columbus as an invader because he just came with fancy, new technology and started to attack the Americans with the new technology. Since we live in America I am going with the Native Americans. Columbus is an invader! We shouldn't have Columbus day. We should have the real founder's day.
ReplyDelete-michael maisto per:4-5
sorry I posted late, I went on yesterday and on-course was closed
ReplyDelete-michael maisto
I believe Columbus day shouldn't be canceled, because Columbus still caused America to be what it is today. He may have not been the first to explore the Americas, but he started the Columbian Exchange, which triggered changes in the Americas. This later lead to the colonization of the Americas. Without Christopher Columbus, we may not
ReplyDeletehave the Americas as we have it today, or maybe not at all. Some people think Columbus was a bad guy or just an invader, but without him, the Americas might not be the same.
-Rayna Lundvall, period 4/5