Columbus and Genocide 2 Christopher Columbus The Start of Genocide in America Recently many American families came together to celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday. Many Americans observe this holiday as a reminder of when Columbus discovered America. For centuries, Columbus has been hailed as a brave explorer whose daring, perseverance, and navigational knowledge led to the "discovery" of America. In grade schools across America children are taught that Columbus is a hero for discovering America. Although, what …showed first 75 words of 1890 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1890 total…what happened to the poor Indians." After knowing all the thinks that happened to the Indians, I can’t help but be in a state if pure disgust at how these people under Columbus’ govern ship could split a man into, throw infants into the river, or burn the Indians alive. So now that you have heard all these terrible acts, I hope you agree with me that Columbus did indeed start a horrible genocide.