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Christopher Columbus, Hern?n Cort?s and Bernal Diaz wrote about their experiences during the discovery and conquest of the New World by Spain. They spoke of the New World in very glowing terms. Why do you think they did so?

After reading their letters in the "Literature" section, and after discussing this question on the Discussion Board with your instructor and with your classmates, write a 250-word paper telling us why you think these reports were so positive.

Use our normal format. That is, I want you to put your name on the top, use a twelve-point font, double-space your work, and attach your paper as a Microsoft Word document. As always your paper should have at least 250 words. You are welcome to write more if you wish, but doing so is not required.

Essay Instructions: I request writer johnfitz44 for this research paper.

4 to 6 page research paper on Christopher Columbus. My thesis statement is... "We have a holiday to celebrate him. We were taught he was remarkable sailor who discovered the world was round, but to some, Christopher Columbus was anything but a hero." This thesis statement may be revised upon research. Please use your discretion.

The paper should make an argument where the historical importance of the person, place or event is debated. Some things to address are - how did this particular thing affected history and did it affect history and/or a society positively or negatively.


Cite sources using parenthetical citations, endnotes or footnotes. Can use either MLA or Chicago styles. Need to have at least 4 sources. The paper should have at least one primary source. Should be double spaced 12 pt font in Times New Roman with one inch Margins. Please double space after punctuation.


criteria from instructor:
The introductory paragraph of the paper should include a thesis statement where the argument of the paper is detailed.
Need to explain how facts and other information extracted from sources add to their argument.
Answer the Prompt

A few of the instructor's suggested websites:

Internet Modern History Sourcebook http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/modsbook.html

· World History Sources http://chnm.gmu.edu/worldhistorysources/whmfinding.php

Only US Sources

· Digital History http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/documents/documents_p1.cfm

· Making Of America Civil War Documents http://digital.library.cornell.edu/m/moawar/index.html

· The national archive http://www.archives.gov/

· From Revolution to Reconstruction http://odur.let.rug.nl/~usa/index.htm

Essay Instructions: This must be a book review on4 pages based on a book "Christopher Columbus, Mariner" by Samuel Eliot Morison.
This review should have
1.Introduction.
-Interest(Why did you choose this book?)
-Theesis (Author''s position)
2.Body
-Brief summary (Main points)
-Analysis (Strenght and weeknesses of the book.Did you like it or not, and why? Write your oppinion).
3.Conclusion. (example,"I would recomen this book because...)

Essay Instructions: American History I

Unit 1 From Discovery to 13 Colonies


Reading Assignment
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Kennedy, Cohen, Piehl, Chapters 1-4
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Assignment Type: Individual Project Points Possible: 50 Deliverable Length: 2?3 pages
Write a 2-page paper defining whether Christopher Columbus is a hero or a villain in American history, and why.

Watch the following video to help with your assessment: http://www.biography.com/people/christopher-columbus-9254209

Your paper should address the following major ideas:
? European reasons for exploration
? The voyage of Columbus
? Arguments for why Columbus is a villain
? Arguments for why Columbus is a hero
Support your opinion with facts from the reading, presentation, and sources from the Internet. All references must be cited in APA format.
Please submit your assignment.
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.