well he did cause a ton of deaths and everything but then again, he did have the courage to go find the new world and convinced europe that the earth was round so we can give him a bit of brownie points on that one but like i dont know.. i just cant think that on columbus day we are celebrating how many deaths that he caused. and did you know that he killed so many indians and then brought them back to spain, chopped them up and fed them to their dogs?!?! yeah and we consiter this guy a hero...
2006-09-25 11:49:33 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Columbus was a very brave Seaman who conquered the 'then' unknown seas.
Columbus was no worst than the wicked men of his time.
It's strange that European folks criticize Columbus while they all shared in his conquests. If we are against Columbus, why do we still occupy the Americas which formerly were inhabited by Indians?
We are accessors to the crimes of Columbus. Aren't we?
Reminds me of Fidel Castro...a white Spaniard who has enslaved the people of Cuba for many years and still blames Columbus for his discoveries. Castro should know that without the discoveries of Columbus there may have been no Cuba.
So, Columbus was no Saint but as a Sailor, he was a hero. If he was truly Italian, the Italians have a right to be allowed to honor his memory.
2006-09-25 12:07:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
History records that Christopher Columbus was a hero.
History is written by the winners.
2006-09-25 12:04:17 · answer #2 · answered by Blueghost73 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes he was, he found the new world called America, it is sad that so many had to die, and on Columbus day we are celebrating the birthday of America not the deaths .
2006-09-25 11:56:05 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
why do they call this country america named after amerigo whats his face , why not name this place columbus,, not the city..well first off he isnt a hero, he did nuthing but get lost, wrongfully namea native people and think himself soebody,, he may be a hero to spain but not to america
2006-09-25 12:23:26 · answer #4 · answered by kewl69charger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't you mean millions of deaths, because of him many Natives died and because of him the real American(Native Americans) are called Indians.
2006-09-25 11:55:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You sound like you know the answer already...where did you learn the last bit of information? Can you link me to a site with that information?
2006-09-25 12:10:54 · answer #6 · answered by Strange Design 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to Spain yes
2006-09-25 12:01:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
a hero who forced the Native Americans to worship something that is not real
2006-09-25 11:56:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
to Spain yes
2006-09-25 11:52:08 · answer #9 · answered by Xae 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A hero, no . . .a plundering, murdering, raping, pillaging, confused, and lets not forget disease infested thief, sure.
2006-09-25 12:16:27 · answer #10 · answered by S.L. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋