Question

Which of the following statements describes the impact of the Columbian Exchange? Select one: A. It had a major impact on Europe but little impact on the Americas. B. The new interaction spread the bubonic plague from the Americas to Europe, killing millions. C. The contact harmed the people of Europe, Africa, and Asia and benefited the populations of the New World. D. It transported livestock, crops, and diseases among Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

Answer 1

It transported livestock, crops, and diseases among Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

The Columbian Exchange was the exchange of items which began during the period of exploration in the 15th century.

The Columbian Exchange moved crops from the Old World to the New World and vice versa. Tomatoes, potatoes, corn, and pumpkin were all transferred to Europe becoming staple food crops for many countries. Europeans brought disease, domesticated animals, rice, onions, and sugarcane to the Americas. Africa was introduced to new foods and manufactured items in exchange for slaves to work plantations in the New World.