Howard Zinn Response

 My reaction to Howard Zinn's first two chapters about Columbus and the Indians was rather eye-opening and completely altered the way I viewed and felt about Columbus. Zinn portrays him as a cruel being who only seeks the benefits for his own people, no matter how harmful he may be to the opposing force. This convinced me to view Columbus as a negative person as well, and I was easily persuaded by Zinn's point of view.