What Evidence Suggests That Columbus Did NOT Bring Syphilis Back

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Essay

What evidence suggests that Columbus did NOT bring syphilis back from the New World, but instead brought it from Europe to the New World?

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Definitions:

Deductible

An expense that can be subtracted from gross income to reduce the amount of income subject to tax, often related to business expenses, healthcare costs, and certain individual deductions.

Itemized Deduction

Deductions from income that taxpayers can claim for specific expenses, as opposed to taking a standard deduction.

Home Equity Indebtedness

Debt secured by a qualified residence that exceeds the acquisition indebtedness, with interest on such debt often being deductible under U.S. tax law.

Acquisition Indebtedness

Debt incurred in acquiring, constructing, or substantially improving a qualified residence of the taxpayer, and secured by the residence.