Should Columbus be held responsible for what happened in the Americas after his discovery? Provide one argument for his being responsible and one argument for his not being responsible.
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He brought diseases that the natives had no immunity to, resulting in the death of millions of people. He also enslaved and mistreated the natives, causing immense suffering and loss of life. Columbus's actions set the stage for the brutal treatment of the Show more…
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