Us history essay columbus hero or villian
Olivia Janyska 9/20/10 Mod 4 b day Columbus Essay Over five hundred years ago, in 1492, Christopher Columbus initiated what can be argued as the most significant discovery in history. It is still debated today whether Paolo Emilio Taviani?s statement is correct, ?Columbus?s discovery was of greater magnitude than any other discovery or invention in human history.? Even though many may argue against this position, based on the evidence and documents provided, it is clear his discovery has had a greater magnitude of affect on the humanity than any other invention or discovery. Not only did he discover the New World, Columbus?s actions enabled a more complex, advanced society to be established.