68. vWhat did Christopher Columbus and other
thinkers believe about the world?
vWhat was Columbus’s goal?
vWhat was Columbus’s mistake?
vExplain why he believed the mistake was
true. Write a paragraph. Use correct English,
spelling and don’t forget to indent the
first sentence! (6+ sentences)
vEmail your paragraph:acohen@philasd.org
69. Why Columbus Day Matters - 5 Reasons To Celebrate
1) The arrival of Columbus marks the beginning of recorded history in America.
2) After Columbus, millions of immigrants brought their art, music, science, medicine,
philosophy and religious principles to America.
3) Columbus Day is a patriotic day. The Pledge of Allegiance was written in 1892 in honor of the
400th anniversary of his first voyage.
4) Columbus Day is the only day on which the nation recognizes the heritage of an estimated 26
million Italian Americans.
5) In many Latin American nations, the anniversary of Columbus' landing has traditionally been
observed as Día de la Raza (Day of the Race), a celebration of Hispanic culture's diverse roots.
On this day Schoolchildren join parades celebrating their heritage.
70. Why Columbus Day Matters - 5 Reasons To Celebrate
1) The arrival of Columbus marks the beginning of recorded history in America.
2) After Columbus, millions of immigrants brought their art, music, science, medicine,
philosophy and religious principles to America.
3) Columbus Day is a patriotic day. The Pledge of Allegiance was written in 1892 in honor of the
400th anniversary of his first voyage.
4) Columbus Day is the only day on which the nation recognizes the heritage of an estimated 26
million Italian Americans.
5) In many Latin American nations, the anniversary of Columbus' landing has traditionally been
observed as Día de la Raza (Day of the Race), a celebration of Hispanic culture's diverse roots.
On this day Schoolchildren join parades celebrating their heritage.
71. Why Columbus Day Matters - 5 Reasons To Celebrate
1) The arrival of Columbus marks the beginning of recorded history in America.
2) After Columbus, millions of immigrants brought their art, music, science, medicine,
philosophy and religious principles to America.
3) Columbus Day is a patriotic day. The Pledge of Allegiance was written in 1892 in honor of the
400th anniversary of his first voyage.
4) Columbus Day is the only day on which the nation recognizes the heritage of an estimated 26
million Italian Americans.
5) In many Latin American nations, the anniversary of Columbus' landing has traditionally been
observed as Día de la Raza (Day of the Race), a celebration of Hispanic culture's diverse roots.
On this day Schoolchildren join parades celebrating their heritage.
72. Why Columbus Day Matters - 5 Reasons To Celebrate
1) The arrival of Columbus marks the beginning of recorded history in America.
2) After Columbus, millions of immigrants brought their art, music, science, medicine,
philosophy and religious principles to America.
3) Columbus Day is a patriotic day. The Pledge of Allegiance was written in 1892 in honor of the
400th anniversary of his first voyage.
4) Columbus Day is the only day on which the nation recognizes the heritage of an estimated 26
million Italian Americans.
5) In many Latin American nations, the anniversary of Columbus' landing has traditionally been
observed as Día de la Raza (Day of the Race), a celebration of Hispanic culture's diverse roots.
On this day Schoolchildren join parades celebrating their heritage.
73. Why Columbus Day Matters - 5 Reasons To Celebrate
1) The arrival of Columbus marks the beginning of recorded history in America.
2) After Columbus, millions of immigrants brought their art, music, science, medicine,
philosophy and religious principles to America.
3) Columbus Day is a patriotic day. The Pledge of Allegiance was written in 1892 in honor of the
400th anniversary of his first voyage.
4) Columbus Day is the only day on which the nation recognizes the heritage of an estimated 26
million Italian Americans.
5) In many Latin American nations, the anniversary of Columbus' landing has traditionally been
observed as Día de la Raza (Day of the Race), a celebration of Hispanic culture's diverse roots.
On this day Schoolchildren join parades celebrating their heritage.
74. Why Columbus Day Matters - 5 Reasons To Celebrate
1) The arrival of Columbus marks the beginning of recorded history in America.
2) After Columbus, millions of immigrants brought their art, music, science, medicine,
philosophy and religious principles to America.
3) Columbus Day is a patriotic day. The Pledge of Allegiance was written in 1892 in honor of the
400th anniversary of his first voyage.
4) Columbus Day is the only day on which the nation recognizes the heritage of an estimated 26
million Italian Americans.
5) In many Latin American nations, the anniversary of Columbus' landing has traditionally been
observed as Día de la Raza (Day of the Race), a celebration of Hispanic culture's diverse roots.
On this day Schoolchildren join parades celebrating their heritage.