Summary Of Christopher Columbus's First Voyage To America
When Christoford Colombo first discovered the Americas, it was a great opportunity for the Europeans, especially the Spaniards. They decided to claim the new land for their own. Christopher as he is known now, first set eyes on the land of North America on October 12, 1492. The following paragraphs were written by various men, they include bias and factual accounts of when the Americas were found. Most of the writings of the men from the country of Spain include bias in one-way or another.
Christopher Columbus, a Spaniard, wrote a letter describing his first voyage to the Americas. His point of view is easily found. Columbus makes references to the King and Queen (most likely Queen Isabella of Spain who funded the expedition) and his lord and savior. By the style he is using to write this, it is easy to tell this piece of writing was meant to be seen by an audience. On the other hand, a piece written by Antonio Vasquez de Espinosa, a Spanish Friar and Missionary, states all of the facts. Using no usual indicators of bias or personal opinion, he tells the facts of his mission to the Americas in 1628. …show more content…
They both talk on the topic of encountering the natives, Amerigo wrote his letter 43 years before the Spanish priest would write to King Philip II. Amerigo wrote his letter to be very matter of fact, using “we” instead of “I”, and stating what he thought had happened. He discusses the encounter with the natives, while 43 years later Bartolomé the Spanish priest, talks about the way that the Christians slaughtered the natives. Notice the way Christians is used, almost like they are referring to the others, not them. He later goes on about how the whole event was a “shameful process” proving that they regret what had happened in the
Christopher Columbus, a Spaniard, wrote a letter describing his first voyage to the Americas. His point of view is easily found. Columbus makes references to the King and Queen (most likely Queen Isabella of Spain who funded the expedition) and his lord and savior. By the style he is using to write this, it is easy to tell this piece of writing was meant to be seen by an audience. On the other hand, a piece written by Antonio Vasquez de Espinosa, a Spanish Friar and Missionary, states all of the facts. Using no usual indicators of bias or personal opinion, he tells the facts of his mission to the Americas in 1628. …show more content…
They both talk on the topic of encountering the natives, Amerigo wrote his letter 43 years before the Spanish priest would write to King Philip II. Amerigo wrote his letter to be very matter of fact, using “we” instead of “I”, and stating what he thought had happened. He discusses the encounter with the natives, while 43 years later Bartolomé the Spanish priest, talks about the way that the Christians slaughtered the natives. Notice the way Christians is used, almost like they are referring to the others, not them. He later goes on about how the whole event was a “shameful process” proving that they regret what had happened in the