Christopher Columbus Review: HERO or VILLAIN?
Argument 1: Christopher Columbus was one of the greatest sailors and explorers of all time. In 1492, he discovered the New World and linked Europe to the Americas. His discoveries enlarged the world and began a new age of exploration, therefore changing the history of the world.
Argument 2: Christopher Columbus was greedy, selfish, racist, and a bigot. He was responsible for the loss of life to thousands, destroyed culture and exploited those he came in contact with. Columbus did not even find what he set out for, the East Indies, and for that alone, should not be glorified in history.
Expectations: Complete each of the following, numbers 1-3
1. RESEARCH: Argument #1
· Document 1 page typed (12 font/single spaced) facts to back the argument.
· Use numbers to list arguments
· Be sure to CITE location where fact(s) were found Example: Facts 1-3: http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/caribarch/columbus.htm
2. RESEARCH: Argument #2
· Document 1 page typed (12 font/single spaced) facts to back the argument.
· Use numbers to list arguments
· Be sure to CITE location where fact(s) were found Example: Facts 1-3: http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/caribarch/columbus.htm
3. PERSONAL OPINION
· Write 1 page typed (12 font/double spaced) of your personal opinion if you feel Columbus to be a Hero or a Villain.
· Use facts from the first two pages of work only to support your personal argument
· No citation is needed for this opinion page
SITES TO USE:
· http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/caribarch/columbus.htm
· http://www.americanheritage.com/articles/web/20051012-columbus-new-world-indians-taino-india-king-ferdinand-queen-isabella-panama.shtml
· http://globalization.icaap.org/content/v1.1/wadefrazier.html
· http://www127.pair.com/critical/food-04.htm
FORMAT SAMPLE
(PAGE 1)
Christopher Columbus REVIEW
HERO FACTS
1. List facts numbered
· Cite source of facts: Example: Facts 1-3: http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/caribarch/columbus.htm
(PAGE 2)
Christopher Columbus REVIEW
VILLAIN FACTS
2. List facts numbered
· Cite source of facts: Example: Facts 1-3: http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/caribarch/columbus.htm
(PAGE 3)
Christopher Columbus REVIEW
PERSONAL VIEW
3. Write you personal opinion here based on the facts you sited on the previous 2 pages.