Introduction
Major countries wanted to colonize other smaller countries, and this led to war in most parts of the world. It led to social class war between the rich and the poor, soldiers against the native, and those in power against their citizens, and led to fear in most regions. Columbus Day was celebrated in the United States, which led to questions among many citizens as it was like celebrating their colonizers. The statue was removed to celebrate their people and culture. Ideas brought about were; the theme of change, social class war, and greedy governments.
Theme of Change
In Menchaca’s case, many cities across the United States have stopped celebrating Columbus Day recently because it recognized the colonists over the natives. Los Angeles celebrated Native American Day for the first time on October 8, 2018; the city removed the 45-year-old statue of Columbus in Grand Park. Applause and singing were heard as the statue commemorating a difficult historical period was removed (Thornton 194). The figure of Christopher Columbus rewrites a blot on history, romanticizing the expansion of European empires and the exploitation of natural resources by humans. Step into the fictional narrative of the great finder; it has contributed to the creation of this country. Recognition and respect for the Yaavitam, the ancestors of the Yaangna and the original inhabitants of downtown Los Angeles, was essential in modern United States people.
In Castaneda’s case, the agricultural groups that fought and captured women and children, such as the Colorado River People, female captives were never sexually abused. Yuma believes that close contact with female rivals can cause illness. Rape performed by soldiers is considered polluted and must undergo prolonged sweating, herbal drinking, and other purification methods. Residential people were no longer open to priests as opposed to their culture. One could no longer see the women nearby because the Indians, especially the girls, hid in their huts when they knew any group. Those who remained outside closed the door to make sure no one entered.
Social Class War
In Zinn’s case, war leads to the death of soldiers, triumph to generals, wealth to merchants, and the needy becoming jobless. Beggars and the homeless poor on city streets were the subjects of a newspaper editorial. Lower-class people began using town meetings to voice their grievances in Boston. The upper-class politicians used the power of the lower class to advance their agenda. Shoemaker Ebenezer Macintosh led people to demolish the house of wealthy businessman Oliver; this sparked a war between the rich and the poor (Howard 107). They destroyed his home with an ax and stole the furniture.
In Castaneda’s case, Indians resisted the mission; some became violent as the soldiers repeatedly assaulted the women. There was an outbreak of war; soldiers fought against village men and women (Reyes 97). The raid led to an Amerindian invasion, and the soldiers fought back and retaliated illegally, further straining the limited human military capacity to defend the fort. Instead of bringing peace and stability, the soldiers created more conflict, thus risking the church’s position in the area. Two soldiers on horseback were attacked by a large group of Indians who tried to kill the soldier who wronged the woman.
The great chief, whose head was beheaded, was killed by soldiers and others before returning in triumph. Serra said the pastor was heartbroken: when he saw the soldier doing something shameful to the Indian who came to the mission, he climbed into his bed and even the children who went to the task. Because hiding the women did not prevent the guards from beating the men to force them to reveal the places where the women were hiding, the soldiers traveled to the neighborhood village at night to attack the women. Any children born from the rape were hanged and buried.
Greedy Governments
In Zinn’s case, the British colonies realized they could build a nation, a symbol, and a legitimate union called the United States. They found strong support for the new privileged leadership. Eighteen rebellions aimed at overthrowing colonial governments began with Bacon’s Rebellion in Virginia. A stable, effective and recognizable political and social elite had emerged. The local leadership recognized the possibility of directing a large rebel force against Britain and its local officials. It sought revenue from the territories to finance the war.
In addition, the British economy had grown more dependent on colonial trade. As a result, the leadership of the United States was less dependent on British rule, while the British were more dependent on the colonies’ wealth. Columbus wanted to find a new way to Japan, China, and India. If he can reach these places, he can bring back much perfume and silk (Trouillot 120). Columbus was there to steal other people’s natural resources and enslave them.
Conclusion
In the revised publications social class war, drastic changes in people’s way of living, and greedy governments were demonstrated. The removal of the Columbus statue marked a beginning of a new life for people in the United States. People should all be free from colonialism and need to stop recognizing their colonizers. War brought murder, rape cases, social class wars, damage to people’s property, and greedy governments. It is of aim for all state members to be free from war or any activity that harms their fellow citizens. The government and its citizen have the role of bringing peace to their own country for their benefit.
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