Understanding the Columbian Exchange

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Columbian Exchange definition

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of plants, animals, diseases between Old and New Worlds

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Old World crops introduced to Americas

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rice, sugarcane

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New World animals brought to Europe

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llama, guinea pig

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True or False: Smallpox was introduced to the Americas by Europeans

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True

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True or False: The potato originated in Europe

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False

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Impact of disease on indigenous populations

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population decline due to lack of immunity

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Exchange of livestock effects in Americas

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of horses changed transportation and hunting

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True or False: The Columbian Exchange only involved food items

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False

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Reason for rapid spread of crops like maize and potatoes in Europe

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to different climates and high nutritional value

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Evidence of environmental changes due to Columbian Exchange

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soil depletion, introduction of invasive species