Quote by John Green
COLUMBUS BROUGHT SMALLPOX TO THE NATIVES; WE SHALL RECALL THE OCCASION WITH A PICNIC!
Summary
This quote acknowledges the historical fact that Christopher Columbus unintentionally brought smallpox to the Native Americans upon his arrival in the Americas. However, the tone of the quote suggests sarcasm and criticism towards celebrating this event with a picnic. It implies that celebrating the encounter highlights a painful historical event without appropriate acknowledgement or commemoration of the suffering caused to the Native American populations.
Topics
History
By John Green