https://padlet.com/phiort1_1/2v2c9pndltiz en-us 2018-08-29 18:56:05 UTC 2025-10-14 13:53:38 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/phiort1_1/2v2c9pndltiz/wish/277598078 1. In the letter, Columbus writes about his exploration and journey to what he thinks is India. He brags about how much gold, spices, and wealth he has discovered. Columbus describes what he sees in such strong diction because he wants Ferdinand and Isabella to realize they made the right decision on funding his journey. He wants the King and Queen to fund his second and third journey as well. 

2. He describes the island of Espanola with strong diction to impress and flaunt how wonderful and lush the new land is. 

3. He also talks about how kind and welcoming the Tainos were, but in reality they were mistreated and terrified. Columbus also claims the Tainos welcomed the sailors with open arms and several gifts.

4. I think that we should still have columbus day because it is a huge part of our history. Also, even if the Tainos were oppressed we still have sculpture of other people that were oppressed. For example, There are still statues of Robert E Lee on monument ave. even though he was the general of the confederate army. It is not a good thing, but it is still our countries history.]]> 2018-09-04 15:12:41 UTC https://padlet.com/phiort1_1/2v2c9pndltiz/wish/277598078 https://padlet.com/phiort1_1/2v2c9pndltiz/wish/277598300 1.) The letter that Columbus wrote to Isabella and Ferdinand described about what he thought about India and the people. He forced the "Indians" to talk about their culture and respecting their country. He also wrote how successful they're going to be with the different golds, metals, and spices. He wants to let them now that what he is doing is good and that they don't need to worry about anything. Also, in the letter he talked about how the adults and children were nice and giving him food  after they got over the fear of him conquering over their land.
2.) Columbus talks about how Espanola is beautiful and a utopia place to live. He described the scenery and convenience of the island. He also talks about the different golds, metals, and spices that I mentioned in my first answer. I think he describes it like that because he wants to show Ferdinand and Isabella that he's enjoying his voyage. 
3.) He described the population as first scared of him like I also said in my first answer, but when they got more comfortable with him around they were very generous and kind to him with entertaining him and feeding him. 
4.)GOODBYE COLUMBUS-
From reading the Goodbye Columbus letter from the Tainos, all they talk about is how Columbus negatively impacted everything. In my opinion I don't think we should celebrate Columbus Day. He enslaved and murdered many indians. Since then, Indians still have to deal with what he had done with making them feel powerless. He was very disrespectful to everyone on the island and only cause hatred. He didn't do anything to help anyone or make the world better in any shape or way. In fact he did the total opposite, which makes me believe that we shouldn't have a day celebrated for him.]]> 2018-09-04 15:13:02 UTC https://padlet.com/phiort1_1/2v2c9pndltiz/wish/277598300 https://padlet.com/phiort1_1/2v2c9pndltiz/wish/277598505 1) In the letter Columbus wrote to Ferdinand and Isabella he claims to have found many islands he believes are India. He discuses the landscape and loads of gold, spices, and metals that he "humbly" found. Columbus writes about the Tainos he met and took under his control. He then explains to Ferdinand and Isabella that he has an abundance of gold for them.

2) Columbus describes Espanola like the land is worth so much. He says that the island has much to offer. He Christopher Columbus declares that the people living on Espanola were kind and friendly and treating him like a God. 

3)He describes the population as a welcoming community. Columbus said that he could communicate with the indigenous people through hand gestures and similar words. It sounds like Columbus is also taking many of their resources, but we never hear the thoughts of the Tainos when he came into power. 

Columbus Day: 
After reading the letter from the Tainos I believe that Columbus is guilty and we should reconsider the way we celebrate this holiday. The Tainos claim that once Columbus set foot on "India" he enslaved them all and treated them horribly. This holiday should remember the finding of America, but should not celebrate the deeds Columbus achieved. We should also talk about the Tainos more because they lived on the land before we came. ]]> 2018-09-04 15:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/phiort1_1/2v2c9pndltiz/wish/277598505 https://padlet.com/phiort1_1/2v2c9pndltiz/wish/277598573 1. In Columbus' letter to Ferdinand and Isabella, he describes his discovery of islands and people. He recounts the land as being perfect with many resources, and the people, which he calls Indians, as wanting to follow his leadership. His description of his explorations are very convincing to be profitable for Ferdinand and Isabella. 
2. Columbus describes Espanola as nothing they've ever seen before and the perfect place to live. He believes that if he makes Espanola sound beautiful and rich with resources, then Ferdinand and Isabella will want to fund him again. 
3. Columbus describes the indigenous population as welcoming and naive. He states that they welcomed them to the island with gifts and kindness. While making them sound friendly, he makes them appears almost clueless, when he says they believe that he descended from heaven. 
I believe that we should still celebrate Columbus day because although he killed many Tainos and showed extreme racism, which is inexcusable, he discovered the Americas. Without his discoveries, we wouldn't be who and where we are today. I believe that while we celebrate Columbus day, we can also celebrate and remember the indigenous people. ]]> 2018-09-04 15:13:30 UTC https://padlet.com/phiort1_1/2v2c9pndltiz/wish/277598573 https://padlet.com/phiort1_1/2v2c9pndltiz/wish/277598951 1. The letter Columbus wrote to Ferdinand and Isabella describes in his words the discoveries he's made in "India". He mentions many wonderful things that he believes are important about the land, like the mountains of Espanola that contain gold and other precious metals; something that Ferdinand and Isabella would be very intrigued about. It seems like he is really trying to show off this island with his descriptions to encourage Ferdinand and Isabella that he is doing the right things by conquering the land, enslaving the Indians, and finding new things. He may even be trying to make it sound too good to be true.
2. As said before, the descriptions in the second paragraph are there to describe how amazing Espanola really is. It's as if he's describing a gold mine; all the things there sound so precious. The place is it's own paradise, or at least that's how Columbus wants to make it sound.
3. A quote to start off this answer about how Columbus described the indigenous peoples: "they continue to entertain the idea that I have descended from heaven". Columbus tries to make it seem like the Indians treat him as some sort of God or great warrior. But there is always another side to the story. The indigenous population might have felt the complete opposite way and were forced to praise Columbus. But this letter only describes his opinion. He does mention that they brought them food and drink and saying how they crowded the streets just to see them which I think is very interesting.]]> 2018-09-04 15:14:05 UTC https://padlet.com/phiort1_1/2v2c9pndltiz/wish/277598951 https://padlet.com/phiort1_1/2v2c9pndltiz/wish/277599078 1. In Columbus’ letter to Ferdinand and Isabella he describes what he has found. He talks about the islands he has conquered, and what their names are. He also tells them what the land he has found looks like, and what the people did when he arrived. He is basically describing all of his accomplishments to the king and queen in a way that makes him seem great.
2. He describes Espanola by telling all the great things it has to offer. He uses adjectives that are very vivid to make the island seem better than it is.  Also by making it sound like such a great discovery, he is making himself look better.
3. He describes them as wanting to be conquered, kind of. He talks about the Tianos in a way that makes them seem like they would like him to rule them, which probably isn't true.  
Columbus Day:
I do not think we should celebrate Columbus Day. Even though Columbus was the first to discover the Americas from Europe, that does not mean things that he did were right. He took over countries and hurt many people that were doing perfectly fine on their own. So when we are celebrating the holiday, in a way, we are celebrating what he did, and what he did was horrible, so we shouldn't even have a holidy.]]> 2018-09-04 15:14:18 UTC https://padlet.com/phiort1_1/2v2c9pndltiz/wish/277599078 https://padlet.com/phiort1_1/2v2c9pndltiz/wish/277599090 1. In the letter that Columbus wrote, he mainly talked about his voyage and the lands he discovered and named. He also mentioned the things he found like the mountains of very fruitful fields, the excellence of the harbors on the island, and the abundance of rivers. He then took the native people (Indians) by force so they could communicate with them and learn their language. At the end of his note, it appears Columbus is telling Ferdinand and Isabella that if he had ships to use whenever, his journey would've been even more astounding.
2. I think he describes "Espanola" in the way he does because he wants to convey the massive size and beauty of the island and all that it offers. He wants them to think he has discovered the perfect piece of land.
3. He describes the indigenous population as if they were worshipping him like a God.
4. I think we should not celebrate Columbus Day because the letter even mentioned that they suggested to replace it with another holiday that is more inclusive. I agree. ]]> 2018-09-04 15:14:19 UTC https://padlet.com/phiort1_1/2v2c9pndltiz/wish/277599090 https://padlet.com/phiort1_1/2v2c9pndltiz/wish/277599693 1. In Columbus' letters to Ferdinand and Isabella he first talks about where he has landed and the land he has discovered. He talks about the characteristics of the island and brags about the various spices, gold, and metals.  Next he tells Ferdinand and Isabella that he has taken control over the "Indians" and is attempting to communicate with them.  Lastly, Columbus tells them about how the Tainos look up to him, and he will do his best to care for them and his crew.
2. I believe that Columbus wrote about Espanola in a way so that it seemed perfect.  He wanted Ferdinand and Isabella to think he was amazing and found the perfect land with perfect soil and perfect harbors.
3. Columbus calls the Tainos Indians. He describes them almost as if they are his property and he owns them. Columbus believes that he is their g governor and they want him to rule them.

Goodbye Columbus Letter:

I do not think we should celebrate Columbus day. I believe that it is okay to celebrate the Americas and new culture, but if people feel offended by the celebration of Columbus, there is no need to celebrate him. He also does not sound worthy of celebration. People who hurt and offend others should not be rewarded with celebration.]]> 2018-09-04 15:15:17 UTC https://padlet.com/phiort1_1/2v2c9pndltiz/wish/277599693 https://padlet.com/phiort1_1/2v2c9pndltiz/wish/277599960 1. In Columbus' letter to Isabella and Ferdinand, he describes the land he believes to be India and the inhabitants of the islands. He portrays the land as being fertile, beautiful, and convenient to the Spanish rulers. Columbus claims that the native people, whom he calls Indians, were very welcoming. He also promises to bring gold and other resources back to Spain.
2. Columbus describes the island of Espanola as a perfect island. He says its land is great for farming and for cattle, its ports are convenient, and that it could definitely be inhabited. He portrays the island in this way, exaggerating its positive qualities, in order to impress the monarchs who are funding him.
3. Columbus describes the native people as being welcoming and bearing gifts when they arrived. Columbus decided to try teach them the language and wanted to learn about their surroundings from them. He claims that the people believed he was a god.
Columbus Day:
I do not think we should celebrate Columbus Day because what actually happened when he arrived in the Americas is nothing to be celebrated. Columbus enslaved and killed almost all of the natives he encountered. I agree with the descendants of the Taino people in that the holiday should be replaced with something that accurately represents our nation's past and its affects on people in 
the present day.]]> 2018-09-04 15:15:50 UTC https://padlet.com/phiort1_1/2v2c9pndltiz/wish/277599960 https://padlet.com/phiort1_1/2v2c9pndltiz/wish/277600117 1. In the letters that Columbus wrote, he talks about the beautiful islands he has explored and the people he has encountered. Throughout his writing, he displays his successes, such as all the islands he has claimed and named and how excellent they are, and the people he is now able to communicate with. He also talks about how each place is different, and from each place how he can acquire different materials and resources for Spain. 
2. I think that Columbus describes Espanola the way he does because he thinks that it is the most beautiful island, and maybe he wants to make sure that Isabella and Ferdinand know that the prettiest and most fruitful island is named after Spain. 
3. He describes the indigenous population as people who need someone to look up to, and he says its himself. He also says that when they first saw them arrive they gathered and brought him many goods, and they were welcoming to them, and eventually Columbus took some indigenous people and decided to teach them his own language so they could communicate. 
4. I think that we should still celebrate Columbus day, because even with his slaughter, he colonized the land and got us to the place we are today. I think that if we continue to celebrate Columbus day, we need to do it in the most respectful manner as possible- no racism and correct name calling for the indigenous people. We also need to focus more on respecting their rights, but I feel like it is still possible to respect the American Indian's rights with the holiday still being a thing.]]> 2018-09-04 15:16:09 UTC https://padlet.com/phiort1_1/2v2c9pndltiz/wish/277600117 https://padlet.com/phiort1_1/2v2c9pndltiz/wish/277600266 1.In Columbus's letter he writes of himself very highly, He doesn't mention anything going wrong. Columbus makes the whole trip sound extremely successful. He talks about when he got to the islands, what they had done, and about to natives who lived there.
2.There is a type of tree called Espanola which is very fruitful and beautiful, the island that Columbus lands on is much like this tree. Hence him comparing them to each other.
3.When Columbus talks about the Tianos, who are native to the island, he describes them as very compliant. In a way that makes them sound expendable, worthless.

I do not agree that Columbus day should be celebrated. Columbus was a cruel idiot from the start, he thought he had landed in the indies which makes no sense considering the length of the journey and the direction they sailed in. Secondly it was not right him at all to enslave, and cruelly treat the natives the way he did. As stated in the Tainos's letter it was against European law to slaughter or create unjust war against natives. What Columbus did was not justified in any way and we should not commemorate his memory with columbus day.]]> 2018-09-04 15:16:24 UTC https://padlet.com/phiort1_1/2v2c9pndltiz/wish/277600266 https://padlet.com/phiort1_1/2v2c9pndltiz/wish/277600706 1. In the letter Columbus wrote to Ferdinand and Isabella he discussed the lands and people he has discovered on his journey to what he thinks is India.  He describes the islands' looks and goods they each provide. He discusses taking the "Indians" by force and wanting them to speak his language. He promises gold for Isabella and Ferdinand.
2. Columbus portrays Espanola as a new and unique place unlike any other. He also describes his beauty and it's plentiful amount of gold. 
3. Columbus depicts the indigenous people of being kind and affectionate. He says they would line up to see him and his crew. Although they seem so nice, Columbus took some by force and enslaved others. 
4. I think that Columbus day should be a holiday after reading this letter. Columbus enslaved the Tianos when they had done nothing wrong.]]> 2018-09-04 15:17:16 UTC https://padlet.com/phiort1_1/2v2c9pndltiz/wish/277600706 https://padlet.com/phiort1_1/2v2c9pndltiz/wish/277600769 1 columbus arrives in the Bahamas believing he has found india and claims it for Spain. He names cities after those who helped him arrive on the island. He allows the Taino people to believe he is divine. he then tells Ferdinand and Isabella that he believes he will find lots of gold for Spain.
2 He describes the island as beautiful and plentiful in order to help Ferdinand  and Isabella believe that they have invested their money and resources wisely.
3 he describes the natives as though they are slightly odd or dumb.

Should we celebrate Columbus Day?
I don't think we should celebrate columbus day, but, as that letter suggested, replace it with a new holiday. As it is, to young children Columbus is described as a hero, and when you get older it is revealed he was in fact a monster. if we stop celebrating Columbus Day we can there would be no need to teach kids about Columbus until they are old enough to hear about all the horrific deeds he committed.  ]]> 2018-09-04 15:17:24 UTC https://padlet.com/phiort1_1/2v2c9pndltiz/wish/277600769 https://padlet.com/phiort1_1/2v2c9pndltiz/wish/277600850 1. In Columbus's letters to Ferdinand and Isabella he describes the land he has discovered. He also says what he found, what the people were like, and what it was like there. He says it is "fertile and beautiful."
2. He describes Espanola in the way he does because he really liked it there. He says there are mountains with size and beauty, there is really nice land, there are harbors and rivers, food, fruits, gold and metals.  He seemed to really enjoy it there and like it there so that is why he described it the way he did. 
3. Christopher Columbus describes the Indians as his own, he made them his people. He describes the natives as helpful. He also said they had communication problems because of the languages. 

Should We Celebrate Columbus day? 
I do not think we should because it is not very inclusive. Columbus did some bad things and if people keep learning and celebrating this then it can lead to some bad situations. ]]> 2018-09-04 15:17:35 UTC https://padlet.com/phiort1_1/2v2c9pndltiz/wish/277600850 https://padlet.com/phiort1_1/2v2c9pndltiz/wish/277601514 1. Columbus' letter to Ferdinand and Isabella he describes the land he found. He also mentions about the people living there. He also names the islands that he claims, and figures out a way to communicate with the natives.
2. he describe Espanola as an island with great scenery of mountains, it's also a perfect place for farming and to live, and it would have harbors and great boat transportation.
3. He ended up having some Indians by force trying to find a way to communicate. and they were given respect from the Indians]]> 2018-09-04 15:18:49 UTC https://padlet.com/phiort1_1/2v2c9pndltiz/wish/277601514 https://padlet.com/phiort1_1/2v2c9pndltiz/wish/277601515 1. In the letter Columbus wrote to Ferdinand and Isabella he talked about the people that he had met, and the goods he had picked up during his discovery. Columbus also described his surroundings, like the mountains, the plains, and the fields. He described how he took some of the Indians  so they could trade their knowledge about their own country. 
2. I think that Columbus describes Espanola the way he does because maybe hes implying that he hit the jackpot, that Espanola is the Island of all good things. He's implying that the Island is a perfect place, from the fruitful fields to its great size and beauty. 
3. Christopher Columbus describes the natives as great help to Columbus' plan. He also describes them as kind of awkward, and he said they were . He describes the Indians as his own, like he had taken them by force and made them "his own people."  He did'nt treat them with any respect at all, he basically slaughtered them. 
4. I think we should not celebrate Columbus day because he disrespected people in many ways. I kind of take that personally because i have indian in me and just thinking of the way he treated them is disturbing. And I don't think that us Americans should celebrate someone who slaughtered people and enslaved them for no good reason.

]]> 2018-09-04 15:18:49 UTC https://padlet.com/phiort1_1/2v2c9pndltiz/wish/277601515 https://padlet.com/phiort1_1/2v2c9pndltiz/wish/277602507 1. Columbus wrote that he has made the "indians" help him learn more about the islands. He also gave names to the different islands they discovered. He writes about how much they have succeeded during the exploration. He also promises that he will provide them as much gold, spices, cotton and etc. as they want.
2. He describes the island in a very majestical form. He probably describes it this way because there might not be as much open valleys, mountains, scenery as it is on the island. He also is finding many things that procure to him such as gold and spices etc for the king and queen.
3. he describes the  population as though he were talking about captives or slaves. He believes that the "native americans" are looking for him to lead them and someone to worship. He says that they provide him many resources about the islands.

Celebrating columbus day: 

Im with the population that believes that Columbus day should not be celebrated. They say that he "discovered america" is a false fact. The real people that discovered America were the Tiano people. If we were to celebrate the people/ person that discovered America it should be called Tiano Day. If there are other reasons why the day is celebrated including him being a big part in the colonization then there should be other days for other people.]]> 2018-09-04 15:20:31 UTC https://padlet.com/phiort1_1/2v2c9pndltiz/wish/277602507