Christopher Columbus - The Discovery Of America And What Happened After

The transcript details Columbus's arrival in the Bahamas in 1492, his interactions with the Tainos, and the subsequent exploitation and conflict. Columbus's initial contact was peaceful, but tensions rose as the Spanish sought gold and resources. The Tainos, led by figures like Ana Kaona and Enrique, resisted Spanish oppression. Despite their efforts, the Taino population drastically declined due to violence, disease, and exploitation, leading to their near extinction by the end of the century.

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