Columbus Day

 Christopher Columbus was born in 1451 in Genoa, Italy. He worked on a merchant ship until the year 1470, the boat sank but Columbus was able to float to shore on a piece of wood. He floated all the way to Lisbon, where he began to study mathematics, astronomy, and navigation, it was at that time he began to plan his explorations. It was the end of the 15th century when Columbus decided to find an easier way to get to Asia from Europe. Columbus had ideas that he showed to Spanish monarchs and they formed an agreement that whatever riches they found at the location, Columbus may have 10% of it. They also agreed on giving him a noble title and to let him govern any lands he encounters. Columbus wanted to be rich and famous. On August 3,1493 Three ships set sail from Spain, but they did not find Asia, their unexpected destination was the islands of the Caribbean. In September 1493 Christopher traveled to the Americas on October 12,1492, where he left his two brothers in charge of things. Christopher Columbus was sent back to Spain in chains because of his two brothers’ terrible management. Christopher Columbus did not discover the Americas, but he inspired people to travel and discover the rest of the world.

  Columbus Day is a day dedicated to Christopher Columbus, it was they day he arrived in the New World on October 12, 1492. I do not agree with what Christopher Columbus did in the Americas, but I can appreciate the bravery it took to go out and try to find Asia even though he was wrong most of the time. He must have been very determined to find new land if he did not give up after many voyages.