Create an argument to answer the question: Was Christopher Columbus a hero?
Your argument should:

clearly state your claim.
include evidence from multiple sources.
provide explanations for how the sources support the claim.
use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion.
create cohesion among claims, counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
establish and maintain a formal style.
produce a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports your argument.