Mr. Loya - PPT 4.3 - Columbian Exchange

It led to the exchange of plants, animals, and diseases between the Eastern and Western Hemispheres, transforming societies globally.

It resulted in the discovery of gold and silver in the Americas, making Europe wealthy.

It was the first time Europeans traveled to Asia by sea.

It marked the end of indigenous cultures in the Americas.

Maize

Potatoes

Wheat

Cassava

Improved immunity to diseases

Devastating population decline due to new diseases

Rapid industrialization

Increased political power

Cattle

Sugarcane

Okra

Maize

It decreased their mobility

It revolutionized transportation and hunting

It led to the extinction of buffalo

It ended traditional farming practices

It led to the spread of diseases that reduced indigenous populations and improved nutrition in Afro-Eurasia.

It resulted in the complete isolation of both hemispheres.

It caused a decline in agricultural production worldwide.

It prevented the movement of people and goods between continents.

They decreased agricultural productivity and increased famine.

They provided high caloric value, reduced famine, and boosted agricultural productivity.

They had no significant effect on food supplies or global markets.

They were only grown in the Americas and did not affect Afro-Eurasia.