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Q: Why were potatoes brought back from America and important crops in Europe?
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Were pineapples and potatoes in Europe 1472?

No Pineapples and potatoes were brought to Europe in the 1600's


In 1472 were pineapples and potatoes in Europe?

No Pineapples and potatoes were brought to Europe in the 1600's


What foods were brought from America to Europe during the columbian change?

Some foods included pumpkins, potatoes, tomatoes, strawberries, and turkey.


What crop spurred population growth in Europe after it was brought to Europe from the Americas?

potatoes


What are some foods that were brought over by the Spaniards to Latin America?

The Spanish didn't bring foods to South America, but took foods back to Europe from South America. Chocolate, tomatoes, corn, potatoes were all from South America and introduced to Europe.


Which potato did not come from Ireland?

Potatoes were brought back to Ireland and the rest of Europe from the "New World", South America, upon their discovery by European explorers. Potatoes were not found anywhere in Europe, Asia or Africa until they were imported. Ireland became dependent on potatoes after their importation to Europe largely because it was a poor country and potatoes grow quickly and easily in many different climates.


What crop was brought from America to Europe?

Massive amounts of new plants were transported back to Europe by European explorers. These included squash, cacao, peanuts, avacadoes, pumpkins, pineapples, tomatoes, peppers, tobacco, cassava, vanilla, sweet potatoes, potatoes, and maize, among other plants.


Did Pizarro really bring potatoes to Europe?

Walter Raleigh brought them from the Americas.


What did the europeans bring back from america?

Maize (corn), tobacco, and indigo were three of the biggest American exports to Europe when America was first discovered.


Who brought guinea pigs to Europe?

The Spanish brought guinea pigs from their colonies in South America to Europe.


Were mashed potatoes part of the medieval diet?

Potatoes were unknown to the Anglo Saxons. Potatoes are native to the Americas and were unknown in Europe until after the Spanish began exploring and conquering the Americas, after 1500 AD.


What crop was brought over to Europe from America?

Massive amounts of new plants were transported back to Europe by European explorers. These included squash, cacao, peanuts, avacadoes, pumpkins, pineapples, tomatoes, peppers, tobacco, cassava, vanilla, sweet potatoes, potatoes, and maize, among other plants.