It was made up of 15 Soviet Republics
Columbus's voyage will start the Columbian Exchange. This was a an exchange of fruits, vegetables, plants, and animals. Natives became introduced to many things that were not native to the Americas. Natives will be taken and sold into slavery and almost completely wiped out due to European diseases.
The quote you have listed as a question? I am afraid we need more information. But if you mean the quote you have listed as a question, the answer is no. A person cannot correctly argue that the quote listed is a valid debate against popular sovereignty. -Have a great day!
