Lesson 9 - The Columbus Trials
Map of Columbus' journeys
Exhibit S:
Handouts From Class
Potential Witnesses:
Columbus
Columbus' loyal men
Bart Columbus (Columbus brother)
Ferdinand Columbus (Columbus son)
Rodrigo de trianas(one of Columbus’ men who didn’t like him)
Columbus men who stayed on island with Bart Columbus
Tainos who suffered from exchange
Tainos who benefitted from exchange
Tainos slaves brought back
Chief Caobano (Tainos chief)
Writers of the Black Legend
Alonso Pinzon (ship builder for Columbus)
Utapan (allegedly first Tainos to meet Columbus…according to movie)
Digital Copies of Evidence
Please note that some evidence is mislabeled. You can find the proper Exhibit letter in class.
Go to this link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ctzA_mghf7y9AGgjHEjVxrc2cwycaegN?usp=drive_link
Submit your own evidence with this form. I need a copy and the opposing counsel needs a copy.
Evidence Submission Form.docxAdvanced Evidence
This evidence is long, but may provide some important insights to win your trial.
Exhibit T:
a14 Exhibit 14_Peoples History chapter 1.docxExhibit U:
In Person; In Defense of Columbus: https://www.nytimes.com/2000/10/08/nyregion/in-person-in-defense-of-columbus.html
Exhibit W:
Columbus Was Awesome: https://www.intellectualtakeout.org/blog/columbus-was-awesome
Exhibit V - Adapted For Lower Reading Level
Exhibit E (Adapted).pdfExhibit E: Mankind: Story of Us - New World Movie
Movie Guide:
1492: Conquest of Paradise
Ridley Scott directs this movie on Columbus. A bit long, but insightful.