The First Americans

Information on the first people to populate the Americas is based on scientific research. Currently, land-bridge theory is the most widely accepted. The link below is to an article that offers alternative theories about Americas first immigrants.

The First Americans 

Columbus's Arrival

The following link is to a video clip that examines Columbus's arrival in the New World. It talks about how the Native Americans viewed this arrival and the European's perspective. It also touches on the impact this clash of two cultures will have on the world.

500 Nation Series

Opinions on Columbus

Columbus Day was first celebrated in the United States in the late 1700's. Over the last 25 years, some controversy has developed about Columbus Day and also about Columbus himself. The following link contains two articles from the early 1990's that were written in anticipation of the 500th anniversary of Columbus's discovery. One is a defense of Columbus. The other is a condemnation.

Columbus: Hero or Villian

An Interesting Article on Florida

The link below is to an article in yesterday's Newsday. It is about the 500 year anniversary of Ponce de Leon's first exploration of Florida. The state has a number of events planned to mark the occasion.

 Florida-Newsday Article