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[[Image:Christopher-columbus.jpg|right|280px]]
[[Image:Christopher-columbus.jpg|right|280px]]
One of [[Christopher Columbus]]'s ships, the ''Santa Maria'', was his flagship. The Santa Maria was a "nao" or cargo ship. She ran aground on the island of [[Haiti]] on [[Christmas]] eve, Dec. 24, 1492. Columbus named the settlement la Navidad (spanish for ''Christmas''). Leaving 40 men, Columbus then departed and promised to return the next year.
One of [[Christopher Columbus]]'s ships, the ''Santa Maria'', was his flagship. The Santa Maria was a "nao" or cargo ship. She ran aground on the island of [[Haiti]] on [[Christmas]] eve, Dec. 24, 1492. Columbus named the settlement la Navidad (Spanish for ''Christmas''). Leaving 40 men, Columbus then departed and promised to return the next year.
Columbus wrote this to Spain's monarchs: "In all the world there can be no better or gentler people. Your Highnesses should feel great [[joy]], because presently they will be [[Christian]]s, and instructed in the good manners of your realms."
Columbus wrote this to Spain's monarchs: "In all the world there can be no better or gentler people. Your Highnesses should feel great [[joy]], because presently they will be [[Christian]]s, and instructed in the good manners of your realms."