National Holiday- Columbus Day

Columbus Day

Explorer and navigator Christopher Columbus was born in 1451 in the Republic of Genoa, Italy. His first voyage into the Atlantic Ocean in 1476 nearly cost him his life. Columbus participated in several other expeditions to Africa. 1492, Columbus left Spain in the Santa Maria, with the Pinta and the Niña along side. He has been credited for opening up the Americas to European colonization. Ever since he discovered America, we have made a special holiday that gives most people day's off from work, school, etc, to acknowledge his discovery every October 13. Many states as well as Countries celebrate this holiday. However some do not including Hawaii, South Dakota, Alaska, etc, recognizing the genocide Columbus brought towards Native Americans, therefore, they replace this day with a day reserved for Native Americans.

Christopher Columbus

Genocide against Native Americans

Columbus's discovery of the America's

 Reflection: Write your thoughts, feelings, and insights.- I feel that Christopher Columbus is an interesting person, due to his rich history as being ,"The Father of the America's". I feel that although he did discover America, I feel the genocide against Native Americans, is a big reason why at least here in California, we do not celebrate Columbus day.