LAD: Columbus

Columbus should be considered a hero not a villain. This is because of his many great accomplishments in his life. For Spain he discovered many important landmarks in the world during the exploration era, such as the Americas. Columbus set sail for months searching for new land and an all water route to India. However, he found the great landmass of America. This may have been a coincidental occurrence but it was a great one, accomplished by a successful sailor and explorer. Arguments are made regarding Columbus's diseases and slavery practices that he brought over with him from the Old World to the New World, however, it was destined to happen, whether it was Columbus or the next explorer. Therefore Columbus should get credit for discovering America, and should not be looked upon as a villain for bringing disease and slavery to the New World.