Exploring Columbus and the Impact on the Caribbean
Discover the story of Columbus, from his origins in Genoa to setting sail with the support of Queen Isabela and King Ferdinand. Encounter the Taino and Carib natives, witness the Columbian Exchange, and learn about the devastating effects of the Great Dying in the Caribbean. Follow Columbus's journey, the changes in Hispaniola, and the controversies surrounding his life and reputation.
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Who was Columbus? Born in Genoa, Italy around 1451 Experienced sailor who worked with Portuguese traders May have been Jewish Devout Catholic
Columbus Sets Sail Denied funding by Portugal, France, & England Queen Isabel and King Ferdinand had the right to rule any land found by Columbus 3 ships funded for exploratory mission to find a faster route to Asia
Who did Columbus Encounter? Taino and the Carib Landed first in the Bahamas Noticed the Taino s gold jewelry on Hispaniola
The Great Dying About 95% of the Caribbean Indians died in the first 25 years of Spanish contact Illustration by Theodor de Bry Florentine Codex
Changes in Hispaniola http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/db/Bartolomedelascasas.jpg/220px-Bartolomedelascasas.jpg First Royal Governor Fray Ovando established repartimiento system African slaves brought for labor in 1505 & 1518 Bartolome de las Casas http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/16/De_Bry_1c.JPG/250px-De_Bry_1c.JPG Bartolome de las Casas, The Destruction of the Indies, 1552 Theodor de Bry s Depiction of the Indies
End of Columbus Life Returned to Spain before his death in 1506 Conflict with his sailors & arrest for mismanagement of Hispaniola harmed his reputation
