The Columbian Exchange was primarily caused by the voyages of Christopher Columbus and other European explorers in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. These explorers connected the Americas with Europe, Africa, and Asia, leading to the widespread transfer of plants, animals, diseases, and cultures. This exchange had profound effects on global agriculture, economies, and populations, shaping the course of history.
he was the first explorer to have a written record of his journey
European explorers in the 1400's to the 1600's traded with the native Americans in the Bahama's. Europeans would trade cows, pigs, horses, sugarcane, and would deliver smallpox. the Indians would trade them turkey, corn, and other natural resources.
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The Spanish expedition to the New World was primarily led by Christopher Columbus, who set sail in 1492 under the auspices of the Spanish monarchy. His voyages resulted in the European awareness of the American continents. Subsequent expeditions were led by other explorers, such as Hernán Cortés and Francisco Pizarro, who further explored and conquered parts of the Americas.
Viking Leif Ericson was the first European explorer who visited New York in 1000 A.D. Other famous European explorers to New York include John Cabot of Italy, Jacques Cartier of France, and Henry Hudson of England.
There was no "explorer" who inspired Columbus to go on his ship to sail westward, however, the reason he went on his quest to prove the earth was round was that there was a competition held by the Queen to see who could find the shortest route to India, in a search for gold. As for "other European explorer", there have been hundreds of Europian explorers. Please be more specific.
Other European countries sent explorers to claim land in the New World.
Other European countries sent explorers to claim land in the New World.
Other European countries sent explorers to claim land in the New World.
Columbus gave the Hispanola Native Americans disease. He came from the old world and with him came diseases and the Native Americans had no immunity to these diseases. Other than that he opened the door to other European explorers.
He was the start of the loss of life, lands, and cultures by the Native Americans.
He insipied chrisopher columbus
Yes, he inspired other explorers.
other explorers and colonist around the world.
Like all the other explorers of the 16th century Columbus was searching for India and the "New World".
There were many early explorers who, under the flag of Spain, have become famous. Although Columbus was not Spanish he led the way for other Spaniards that followed. Columbus made 4 trips to the New World and was an Italian. Other well known Spanish born explorers include Hernando Cortes, Francisco Pizarro, Ponce de Leon, and Francisco Coronado. More names can be added to the list as it took decades for Spain to fully explore the lands in the New World that they claimed.