Aim #3: Was Columbus an Imperialist? Directions: Read the articles attached to the assignment on my calendar (found on teacher webpage) 2. Be ready to defend you side of the argument by writing at least a one page summary of your side with specific evidence from your research (remember: at least 3 articles are necessary) 3. Complete the “Columbus on Trial” worksheet where Columbus is charge with 2 crimes: (1) crimes against the environment for the impact of the Columbian Exchange and (2) crimes against humanity for the decimation of the Native American population due to the Columbian Exchange.