answersLogoWhite

0

Columbus is best known for the myth that he discovered America. This is not true and all he found was the island Hispaniola and a few natives. He wanted gold from the natives and when he didn't get it he cut their hands off. He was a mean greedy man who wasn't successful. Columbus Day was a reaction by the Italian Americans in Little Italy in NYC to the St. Patrick's Day celebration that began in 1790.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

What else can I help you with?