False! It was passed to prevent a war
There were many effects, but perhaps the most visible one is the Columbian exchange: the exchange of species, including plant, animal, also diseases such as viruses, on a global scale.
For example, potato plant was imported to Europe. <span />
Back-Country is settled land. It also could be backwater. Back-Country is an area that is remote, and difficult to access. VERY isolated.
Use it to help others out.