Article 1

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Article 1
Article 2
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Name __________________
Columbus Point and Counterpoint Questions
1. Why does the author of Article 1 argue that
Columbus should not be viewed as an American hero?
2. How does article 2 relate to the concept of
historical perspective?
3. Article 2 argues that the interactions between
explorers and native peoples was inevitable. Do
you agree with this argument? Why or Why not?
4. Machiavelli wrote The Prince in 1513, twenty
years ager Columbus set sail. Do you think
Machiavelli would have agreed with Columbus
actions? Why or Why not?