The Columbian exchange involved the interaction of two cultural systems that previously had no interaction: European and Amerindian cultures in the New World. One positive aspect of this exchange was the introduction of European culture in the form of social, political and economic systems. The introduction of the English language, growth of towns and cities and systems of barter and currency. A negative impact involved the destruction and eradication of indigenous cultures through war, devastation and relocation. Perhaps the best example of this fact was the destruction of cultures in Mexico and South and Central America such as the Aztec, Maya and Inca.
It was "Spain" that was blamed for the sinking of the USS Maine on February 15, 1898, since this was a major catalyst for the Spanish American War, and it was "Grover Cleveland" who did not <span>support the annexation of Hawaii to the United States, since they believed there was too little information available about the pros and cons. </span>
