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  • __________ Columbus didn't plan it, he arrived at a new continent
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  • __________ native communities protested against it, people still celebrate Ocotber 12th
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  • ________ the Spaniards slaved many people, they still celebrate their actions.
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  • ___________ the atrocities against them, native peoples are proud of their past 
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  • _________ native communities fought back, they couldn't defeat the Spanish conquerors
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  • The classification of humans into races was accepted. __________, there was not scientific evidence to support such notion.
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  • __________ the change of name in 2010, many believe it is not enough.
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  • __________ it is an old notion created back in 16th century, Racism is still present in our society today
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  • Columbus was considered as an intrepid explorer. ____________, others say he was a ruthless person. 
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  • _____________ he was from Italy, many believe Columbus was Spanish.
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  • The government supported the October 12th celebration in 1892. ____________, it was not until 1916 that it was declared as an official holiday
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  • ___________ Columbus's nationality, Spanish immigrants also supported the creation of October 12th as a holiday.
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  • ___________ native peoples were exterminated, many still claim that Columbus' actions cannot be judged by modern standards
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  • ___________ being separated from society, Native communities want to share their traditions with us.
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  • Nowadays, October 12 is the Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity. ____________ , some years ago it was called "Day of the Race"
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  • ____________ the change of name is significant, Argentina's native peoples believe that we shouldn't celebrate October 12th.
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