A．To encourage patriotism in the United States.
B．To demonstrate his own wealth and influence.
C．To lessen the influence held by the leaders of the American Revolution.
D．To correct what he claimed were mistaken beliefs about Columbus.

A．They were not relevant for Pint and's purposes.
B．They are an important part of early United States history.
C．They are not presented accurately in Columbus' own writings.
D．They were researched thoroughly before his selection as a national hero.

A．It is a good way to discover facts about Columbus' explorations.
B．It is a way to learn about the society that created the myth.
C．It is likely to cause confusion among those who want to learn United States history.
D．It is not as interesting as doing research into the writings of Columbus.