Question

Identify three different crops or livestock that were introduced by the spanish in the america in the 15th and 16th century

Answer 1

Bees, sugarcane, rice, wheat, goats, donkeys, pigs, chicken, and cattle.

The Spanish brought many new goods to the New World through the process now referred to as the Columbian Exchange.

The Columbian Exchange was the exchange of goods between the Old World and the New World. Disease was the most devastating to the New World but many other foods goods improved and diversified cuisine in the New World. Domesticated animals helped provided more protein as well as help for labor and farming. Stable grains were aided as well with rice and wheat becoming staples in the Americas.

Answer 2

Answer;

-Horses, sugar, wheat

Explanation;

-Livestock came from Europe, including horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, and chickens. Over time, new crops were introduced to the Americas, including wheat, rice, barley, oats, coffee, sugar cane, citrus fruits, melons and Kentucky bluegrass. The introduction of wheat was of particular significance.