Were the motives for the actions of Christopher Columbus honorable? Columbus wanted to find a new route to India, China, Japan and the Spice Islands. If he could reach these lands, he would be able to bring back rich cargoes of silks and spices. Therefore, his motives for the actions is very honorable.
How much of a factor is the historic time period (1400s-1500’s) for criticism or praise for the legacy of Christopher Columbus?
Who would most value / appreciate the Columbus Heroic p o v ? Why ? According to a September Marist Poll, 56 percent of Americans still view Columbus favorably or very favorably, and 28 percent view him unfavorably. And most Americans — 76 percent — believe historical figures like Columbus should be judged by the standards of conduct of their own times and not by modern standards. Why? Because Christopher Columbus was famous for 'discovering' the New World but did Columbus actually set foot in North America? Explorer Christopher Columbus (1451–1506) is known for his 1492 'discovery' of the New World of the Americas on board his ship Santa Maria. On his subsequent voyages he went farther south, to Central and South America.
Who would be most offended by the Columbus legacy ?
Why ? The lucayan was offended by Christopher Columbus legacy. Why? The Lucayan did not know it was Oct. 12, 1492. They did not know that their island, in what would become the Bahamas, had been spotted by Spanish explorers led by a Genoese man named Christopher Columbus. And they did not know that in less than 30 years, their island would be empty from the coming genocide.
Is Columbus a hero or a villain?
and Why? Christopher is the main hero. He was the hero because he explored a lot of new islands.
