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Columbus: Explorer or Revisionist Target? by MC is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Columbus was an explorer, but he held misconceptions about global geography and underestimated the size of the Earth. While he helped open up the New World, he also subjected native peoples to Spanish rule and forced the spread of Christianity. However, he took risks in sailing into the unknown and did discover land that was previously unknown to Europeans at the time. Some historians like Howard Zinn criticize Columbus and argue he should not be considered a hero, but dismissing his accomplishments because

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MC

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