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        Christopher Columbus's voyage to the New World was quite possibly the most influential event for the whole world in the last millennium. It opened up a whole new world for exploration, commerce, and exploitation for Europe which in turn affected the whole world, from the Americas to Africa. African and Native American slaves were needed to help unearth the potential from this exciting new land. In addition to Europe changing the New World, the Americas …

…or not to colonize the moon or nearby planets such as Mars. We are in almost that exact situation as Columbus was long ago. Our technology and knowledge has allowed us to reach beyond the confines of our limited boundaries. We are on the brink of a new life, one beyond the reaches of Earth, to new worlds, new adventures. Will we take it? Will we make the same mistakes again? Only time will tell.