500 Nations: Columbus through Enrique's Rebellion

500 Nations: Columbus through Enrique's Rebellion
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500 Nations: Columbus through Enrique's Rebellion
Question One
Christopher Columbus is a household name in America. Schools have taught stories about how the legendary Christopher Columbus discovered America. The same line of misplaced history has been told in many other situations where a white man would discover a place originally known by the natives of such land. A look at one of the travels of Christopher Columbus is his voyage in the Caribbean, where he interacted with the Taino people. Initially, the relationship between Christopher Columbus and the Taino people was symbiotic, and both parties benefited. However, the relationship soured because Christopher Columbus had ill intentions, which he never revealed at first contact with the Taino people.
Christopher Columbus was working in the interest of the Spanish people and wanted to conquer the world. Columbus had no business in promoting peace but exploring the vast resources he realized were all over Caribbean lands. In December 1492, Christopher Columbus landed at the shows of Caribbean Island and was warmly welcomed by chief Guacanagarix. The chief sent his people to unload Christopher's luggage on his ship because he saw Columbus as a friend. Chief Guacanagarix welcomed Christopher Columbus and took him by the arm. Columbus fell in love with the Caribbean land and its way of leadership. Columbus also fell in love with the people; he even presented Chief Guacanagarix with a present. The chief saw the relationship as simple mutual respect and the beginning of a long-l...