part+3-+was+Magellan+a+hero+or+villain

Since Magellan didn't plan or intend to harm any natives, he is considered helpful to history and a heroic figure. His discoveries were beneficial to future explorers who wanted to take a route similar to his but in a less dangerous way. He opened new doors to not only explorers but colonists and merchants also who wanted to trade along the newly discovered Pacific. He took part in a religion and converted many to Christianity which helps people get a better understanding of the world. He pushed and influenced others to explore new things by the idea of circumnavigation. He interacted with many societies and was trying to find answers about things and where he was at. Magellan knew nothing of the environment he would encounter across the Pacific, so he did not know what they would think of him or what impact he would have. He just wanted conversions to Christianity and hoped that the natives were friendly or welcoming toward him. He tried his best to do good and heroic deeds to natives so they would be convinced to convert to Christianity. At a certain point, he tried to push or force them to convert. This is when things went downhill. Many thought his beliefs were false because they were of a different religion. He wanted some support of different societies and allies to help him on his voyage. Magellan's opinion about the spice islands were false to some people so they were not supporters of his voyage. The king of Portugal is a prime example of disbelief. He did not fund Magellan's voyage because he thought it was a waste of time and a waste of money. Turns out to be he was wrong and Magellan made a remarkable travel around the world to new discoveries. He was acknowledged for being the first person to circumnavigating the world and this expand the human mind. Even though there is still some evidence to be discovered, Magellan was able to find new lands that would become useful to further explorers in American colonization.