The natives today have called upon the end of Columbus Day, citing that under the rule of Columbus and many other Old World countries they have suffered greatly because of the mass genocide and slavery which in the modern world would have been considered a war crime. “all of them can be taken to Castile or held captive in this same island; because with 50 men all of them could be held in subjection” (Columbus). In Christopher Columbus’s own words, written in his own personal journal, and on the journey that led him to the Americas, he is explaining that these natives are very submissive by only needing 50 men to gather them up to be used as servants. Many of these natives had no choice, either stand up and fight, resulting in death or submit to the Spanish Government with no injury. “acknowledge the Church as the ruler… But if you do not do this… we shall powerfully enter your country, and shall make war against you” (Ferdinand). This document written by King Ferdinand of Spain and addressed to the native population demanded that the natives either accept the Spanish rule or face the consequences. Faced with either death or what they thought would bring peace, the natives chose the latter, not realizing what was lying ahead for