Throughout his logbooks, Columbus claims that God led him to discover the New World in order to justify his own ambitions. Since God is the embodiment of all that is good, following him can certainly not be seen as selfish or inappropriate. Columbus's quest for gold, exploitation of the natives, and desire for glory are certainly not saintly goals. However by masking these actions under the righteous authority of God, Columbus attempts to make them appear justified.

Discusses the legacy of Christopher Columbus' genocide and detrimental treatment of native people in the new world. Concludes that the heritage left by Christopher Columbus is not one to be celebrated.

Christopher Columbus - good or bad?

Provides an analysis of Howard Zinn's comments on the views of Columbus as a hero, which he believes is undeserved.

Columbus "discovered" America, meaning he found land previously unknown to Europeans. However, he cannot be considered a hero because of the barbaric and devastating way in which he treated the native people.

Provides biographical detail on the life of Christopher Colombus. Debates the controversy of his "discovery" of America.

In 1492, Christopher Columbus began a historic voyage to the New World. Columbus discovered a new continent and proved his theory that the earth was not flat. His discovery of this new land sparked interest in many large European countries to discover the New World.

A short analysis on the impact that the arrival of Columbus in 1942 had on the American and European worlds.

Essay is an evaluation of Christopher Columbus's status as a hero.

Talks about how Christopher Columbus was really a villain and not the hero that Columbus Day makes him out to be.

Examines Christopher Columbus' 1492 exploration and unintentional discovery of America. Discusses if the discovery has been discredited. Describes the consequences of his accidental landing. Argues if Columbus should be viewed as a villain.

A critical biography of explorer Christopher Columbus, who many believe to be a hero. Rather than a true explorer, Columbus was actually a conqueror of people.

Christopher Columbus was a noble man with unparalleled intentions. His overwhelming courage and unprecedented curiosity sparked the huge movement of exploration and colonization that followed. And his humanity was made obvious through his interest in making peace with the people he encountered in his explorations when he could easily have conquered them.colonization that followed.

Discusses how Columbus' discovery of America led to the genocide of native Americans. Questions if the resulting progress justified the cultural extermination.

Columbus went to explore the ocean and he found a new continent, North America. He was actually looking for India and its gold but found a different place. Exploration of North America brought so many bad things to people.

The question asked by many people is whether or not Columbus deserves his own holiday. He is the only man in our nation and history with his own holiday celebrated in every state. What people of America do not realize is that Columbus was a murderer.

Very briefly discusses why Christopher Columbus is a great European Explorer.