Before the Columbian Exchange, there were no potatoes in Ireland, no tomatoes in Italy, and no chocolate in Switzerland.
Before the Columbian Exchange, there were no potatoes in Ireland, no tomatoes in Italy, and no chocolate in Switzerland.
One result of this exchange was the transfer of germs and viruses that brought diseases from europe to asia
the columbian exchange
The Columbian Exchange is named such because it all started when Columbus mistakenly landed in the Caribbean in 1492 (also the year the Columbian exchange is noted for starting). It is also referred to as triangular trade (sugar/agriculture from Americas to Europe, manufactured goods from Europe to Africa, and slaves from Africa to the Americas).
Europe, Africa , the Americas
Countries involved were most of Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
The Eastern (Europe, Africa, and Asia) and Western (Americas) hemispheres.
introduction of new foods to both Europe and the americasThere were exchange of diseases. The small pox came into the Americas from Europe and Syphilis came into Europe from the Americas....
expanded manufacturing
The Columbian Exchange was initiated by Christopher Columbus's voyages to the Americas in 1492. This contact between the Eastern and Western Hemispheres led to the exchange of plants, animals, diseases, people, and cultures between Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
The Columbian Exchange involved the trade of slaves, corn, and horses. The only two countries involved were Europe and Africa. The Americas were still considered colonies.
The Columbian Exchange involved the trade of slaves, corn, and horses. The only two countries involved were Europe and Africa. The Americas were still considered colonies.