Christopher Columbus revealed

Who is Christopher Columbus? That is a question I have finally answered. Growing up I was tought that Columus was the guy who discovered America, I was tought to look at him as a hero. But I have come to think other wise. In my history class I learned that he was an evil man. He lied and cheated his way to the top. He sailed to India and took them as prisioners and claimed that he discovered the land. If you think about it how can you discover something that was already discovered? If anyone has a answer to that let me know. He also told the Indians that if they didnt fill a cup full of gold each day he would cut of their hands. In my opinion this shows that he dosn't desearve reconition for being a bad person and lying. He also took credit for things that werrn't his to take, he did this because he wanted power and in order to get power you have to be rich. In my opinion I dont think we should celebrate Columbus day because he didnt even discover anything and he killed and tourtured people. At the begining of his exploration their were 10million indians, at the end thier were 1 million left. I dont think a murder should be rewarded with good things. If you have an opinion let me know? Do you still think its worth celebrating Colimbus day??