Identify and discuss the significance of the single most important person who has lived since 1491, or who has directly affected the lives of people living during this period. As part of your essay explain the person’s contributions and discuss the events in the person’s life that are relevant to those contributions. To develop and strengthen further your argument for your choice you might consider contrasting the achievements and/or distinctions of your selection with those of other important individuals.

Identify and discuss the significance of the single most important person who has lived since 1491, or who has directly affected the lives of people living during this period. As part of your essay explain the person’s contributions and discuss the events in the person’s life that are relevant to those contributions. To develop and strengthen further your argument for your choice you might consider contrasting the achievements and/or distinctions of your selection with those of other important individuals.