BakerAnalysis

Columbus, a great explorer, founder of the New World and profiteer. Yes, this man did push the idea of human progress throughout the new world and urge Europe to recognize the untapped labor force; but is what he did acceptabe? Columbus is thought of as a "Hero", as taught in early school, he found the New World and made it possible for us to be here today. So with all that he has done to help our way of life should he be remembered as a greedy, genocidal, selfish man? The awnser is yes. While contributing much to society and productivity Columbus hurt countless innocent people who had no desire but to help and teach him. This man was greedy, selfish and should not be remembered as a hero, but as a murderer.