G8 Source Analysis Recap

Vanderlyn's Painting

What does John Vanderlyn's painting "Columbus Landing at Guanahani" primarily convey about Columbus?

• A. Columbus as a respectful negotiator

• B. Columbus as a heroic figure leading discovery

• C. Columbus as a tyrant exploiting resources

• D. Columbus as an indifferent observer

Columbus’s Journal

In his journal, how does Columbus describe the Native people he encountered?

• Aggressive and hostile

• Wealthy and well-armed

• Handsome and generous

• Resistant and secretive

How does Columbus justify taking Native people to Spain?

• To enslave them for labor

• To educate them in Spanish culture

• To showcase their beauty and skills to the Spanish court

• To teach them Christianity and use them as guides

Letter to Spanish Monarchs

What tone does Columbus use in his letter to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella?

• Condemning and critical

• Enthusiastic and celebratory

• Apologetic and regretful

• Indifferent and dismissive

What is Columbus's primary justification for his actions in the Caribbean, according to this letter?

• The spread of Christianity

• Military necessity

• Trade advantages

• Personal enrichment

Bartolomé de las Casas: How does Bartolomé de las Casas depict the actions of Columbus and his men in the Caribbean?

• As heroic and brave

• As indifferent and pragmatic

• As brutal and exploitative

• As accidental and unavoidable

De Bry's Engravings

What message is conveyed through Theodore de Bry’s engravings based on de las Casas's writings?

• The bravery of Columbus’s men

• The devastation caused by Spanish colonization

• The resilience of Native populations

• The wealth brought to Europe

Bobadilla’s Report

What is one limitation of Bobadilla’s report about Columbus?

• It lacks firsthand accounts

• It was written with an agenda to discredit Columbus

• It exaggerates the achievements of Columbus

• It omits the role of the Spanish monarchy

Columbus’s Defense Letter

In his defense letter, what argument does Columbus make against his critics?

• His actions were no different than others’ in the New World

• He followed strict orders from the Spanish monarchy

• His cruelty was exaggerated by his enemies

• His efforts were solely to benefit the church

Gerald Ford’s Proclamation

How does President Ford describe Columbus in his proclamation?

• As a controversial historical figure

• As a tyrant who oppressed Native Americans

• As a great Italian navigator and explorer

• As a symbol of both progress and tragedy