Question

How did the Columbian Exchange impact the New World and the Old World?

Answer 1

The exchange of goods and resources resulted in the integration of economies, transformed diets, and contributed to the globalization of trade during the Age of Exploration.

Answer 2

The Columbian Exchange, the exchange of plants, animals, and diseases between the Americas and Europe, had profound consequences. It introduced new crops such as potatoes and tomatoes to Europe, while European diseases like smallpox had devastating effects on Native American populations.