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Columbus Writing Assignment

Write a paragraph (7 sentences) expressing your opinion towards the following prompt (tell me if you agree or disagree with the statement and explain why using details from your reading and our classroom discussion, and other sources if you wish). Consider the short-term and the long-term effects of this person’s actions.

Columbus is worthy of having a national holiday. His achievements should be recognized as a significant turning point in history by historians (pre/post-Columbian).