Howard Zinn's History Is A Weapon

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Im sure we've all heard of the stories of Christopher Columbus and what a remarkable discoverer he was, but Howard Zinn author of History is a Weapon, unravels the truth about who Christopher Columbus truly was. In 1492, Columbus was granted the opportunity to travel to the Indies. The first island he arrived on was home to the Arawak natives. Once Columbus stepped foot on the island, he and his men were given ideas like cotton and spears, along with food as a welcoming gesture to the Spaniards. Once the welcoming party was over, Christopher took a few natives by force in hope that they would be able to provide him with the information to find the gold they came in search for. After bringing the King and Queen the gold he acquired, he

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