"A World of Surprises"

By. Ava L

Yellow Group

January 31, 2018

Date of Article: 1991

Headline: 1493 A world of Surprises

Author: Lorenzo Comusso

Source of the Article: The Voyages of Columbus

Three Vocabulary Words:

1. Misconception: A view or opinion that is incorrect because it is based on faulty thinking or understanding

2. Economic: Relating to economics or the economy

3. Notable: Worthy of attention or notice; remarkable

Columbus's Cuban Discovery's:

Maizes were used for growing crops in high batches
corn was used for cooking healthier foods
sweet potatoes were a common eaten food
Yuca was used a food
tobacco was used for smoking
beds made of cotton these were called hammocks which are layed in and used for sailors to rest in
herbs were used as spices
named the indies Indians cause he thought they were from India
ways to cook and prep in different conditions with different supplies
Axi: pepper that they would also used as a spice for food
Indians like to smoke tobacco because they had access to it
Caribbean parrots were very common and were very beautiful

Who What When Where Why summary:

The article takes place on the tip of Cuba, as Columbus and his crew was trying to sail to Asia. Columbus was trying to sailing to foreign country land for silks, riches, spices and gold. he thought all of these goods would be in Asia so he tried to get there. Along his way he met some farmers and some of the native people. All of this accrued on December 5th.

Response Summary:

I personally love the parts with the little birds, and how they are apart of the story. But my reaction to the events, was when I was thinking in my head they had it rough. It made me feel lucky now that we have all of these other transportation. I can relate with the trade because when my sister and I want something of each others we would have to trade for it big and small. I could also effect because if you have no money and only things you would have to trade. This would really only occur if we had a full in government.

I wonder questions:

1. I wonder what his crew did to pass all that time during sail?

2. Why would he name the island after Isabella's daughter instead of the men who discovered it?

3. Would coconuts and palms be a good trade?

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