PRO/CON: Should we celebrate Christopher Columbus?

What are some reasons given in the passage for celebrating Christopher Columbus?

• He discovered America.

• He was the first to prove the world is round.

• He established the first European settlement in the Americas.

• He was a famous explorer from Spain.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.8

Why do some people believe that celebrating Columbus Day is problematic?

• Because it celebrates colonialism and its negative impacts on indigenous peoples.

• Because it is a holiday that is not widely recognized.

• Because it is celebrated in the wrong month.

• Because it is not a public holiday in all states.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.W.4.9A

Columbus's arrival impacted Native Americans in which way, according to the passage?

• It led to cultural exchange and mutual benefit.

• It resulted in the spread of diseases and loss of land.

• It had no significant impact on their lives.

• It improved their trade relations with Europe.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.W.4.9A

Select the reasons given in the passage for why Columbus is not totally to blame for the deaths of Native Americans.

• Columbus was following orders from the Spanish monarchy.

• The spread of diseases was unintentional.

• Native American tribes were already in conflict.

• Columbus had no control over the actions of his crew.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.8

How have leaders in Los Angeles, California, changed the celebration of Columbus Day according to the passage?

• They have replaced it with Indigenous Peoples' Day.

• They have made it a city-wide holiday.

• They have extended the celebrations to a week.

• They have introduced a parade in its honor.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.3

What are some of the suggestions mentioned in the passage for addressing the mistreatment of Native Americans?

• Implementing educational programs

• Providing financial reparations

• Establishing cultural preservation initiatives

• All of the above

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.8

According to the passage, a holiday celebrating the country should teach:

• The history and culture of the country

• The economic policies of the country

• The political structure of the country

• The geographical features of the country

What year was Columbus born?

• 1941
• 1451
• 1942
• 1854

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CCSS.RI.4.3

What year was Christopher Columbus born?

• 1988

• 2010

• 1451

• 1700

Who sailed in 1492 and is credited with discovering the New World?

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• John Cabot

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CCSS.RI.4.3