About Michael Troy Expertise I can answer just about any question on early American History. My specialties are the American Revolution through the Civil War/Reconstruction. I also have greater expertise in matters relating to military, political or legal history.
Experience I have lectured at George Washington University regarding the Civil War, as well as several elementary school Civil War demonstrations. I was also a member of a Civil War reenactment group for about 10 years.
Education/Credentials J.D. University of Michigan
B.A. George Washington University
Question Hello,
I've to write an essay about Columbus but I don't know what points I should include. If you can give me some guidance or clue about the question, then it would be great.
The question is:
Columbus arrived in the Western Hemisphere in October 1492. Was his appearance a development to be celebrated or regretted? Include an explanation of Columbus's objectives, his observations and behavior, and the affect of European arrival on the Native Americans.
Answer I suppose your answer depends on who you are. As a person or European descent who enjoys the many benefits of living in America, I suppose I am grateful for Columbus' voyages. If I were a Native American, I might feel differently.
Columbus' goal was actually to discover a route to Asia. He thought he had done this, but it later proved wrong. He did discover the use of trade winds, which made the Atlantic passage possible. His goal was to bring honor, glory, and riches on himself and his family.
As far as his direct effect on the Natives he met, Columbus was not nearly as bad as those who later followed him to the new world and plundered and enslaved much of the native population.
