Columbus and His Time: The Beginning of the Decimation of Native America

Abstract: A 5 page discussion of the impact on Columbus' voyage in 1492 on the indigenous inhabitants of the Americas. Emphasizes that Columbus' motivation was money and fame not any real concern for the land or the peoples he would encounter. Concludes that Columbus' journey was the beginning of the end for pre-contact Native American cultures. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

Filename: PPnaColu.wps

Pages: 5

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Subcatagory: Native Indian Studies

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