Fun Columbus Day FactChristopher Columbus became governor and viceroy of all the lands he discovered
Fun Columbus Day FactChristopher Columbus became governor and viceroy of all the lands he discovered. While governor he ordered that every native had to supply a hawks bell (about the size of a thimble) of gold to the Spanish every three months. In a land were gold was scarce the quota was impossible to meet. Those who were not able to meet the quota had their hands chopped off.Happy Columbus Day! -- source link
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