Portugal, by that point, had colonized parts of Africa and began transporting slaves back to Europe.

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Pro: Columbus had previously taken part in colonial voyages to the Gold Coast of Africa. It was more likely that he emulated the colonial practices that were already common.

Was Columbus a hero?

Portugal, by that point, had colonized parts of Africa and began transporting slaves back to Europe.

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Columbus had previously taken part in colonial voyages to the Gold Coast of Africa. It was more likely that he emulated the colonial practices that were already common.

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Portugal, by that point, had colonized parts of Africa and began transporting slaves back to Europe.

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Columbus had previously taken part in colonial voyages to the Gold Coast of Africa. It was more likely that he emulated the colonial practices that were already common.