Christopher Columbus was not a man of great integrity as the history books have alluded him to be. ... He entreated the King and Queen to grant him the title "Don" and "Grand Admiral of the Ocean Sea and Viceroy and Perpetual Governor of all the islands," (Halsall). ... The old adage, "money is the root of all evil," applies to the conquest of Columbus in the Caribbean. ... He speaks of it in awe, making note of its wildlife population, the vast pastures ready for cultivation, and the incredibly stunning geography that was a beauty to behold. ... Christopher Colum...

• Word Count: 1689
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate