Why is Christopher Columbus important to history?
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Why is Christopher Columbus important to history?
Historic Columbus:
Christopher Columbus' place in history has degraded from that of a visionary hero to that of a conqueror and an antagonist. This view reflects increasing divergences of historical thought from a Euro-centric focus.
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View this answerChristopher Columbus is important to history, arguably one of the most important figures in all of human history, due to his voyage of exploration...
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Chapter 2 / Lesson 19Learn about Christopher Columbus, his life, and his impact. See facts about Christopher Columbus, learn who discovered America, and read about where Columbus landed.
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