Imgflip Logo Icon

impossible gold quotas and exploitation

impossible gold quotas and exploitation | Those who try to sanitize Christopher Columbus either hide behind Italian American heritage or be edgy and use him for shock value | image tagged in columbus'd,christopher columbus,edgy,columbus day,italian american,slavery | made w/ Imgflip meme maker
columbus'd memeCaption MemeRemix Meme
2 Comments
Animevac2
0 ups, 3w
made w/ Imgflip meme maker
Animevac2
0 ups, 2w
Historical Context
• Forced Labor: Columbus and his men forced native Taino people in the Caribbean to mine for gold.
• Harsh Rules: People who failed to bring enough gold faced severe punishments, including losing their hands or death.
columbus'd memeCaption MemeRemix Meme
Created with the Imgflip Meme Generator
IMAGE DESCRIPTION:
Those who try to sanitize Christopher Columbus either hide behind Italian American heritage or be edgy and use him for shock value