The Columbian Exchange Flashcards
1
Q
What was the Columbian Exchange?
A
The exchange of goods and ideas from across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas.
2
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When did the Columbian Exchange start?
A
In 1492 when Columbus arrived in the West Indies (North America)
3
Q
What foods were exchanged?
A
Tomatoes, peanuts, pineapples.
4
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What diseases were exchanged?
A
Measles, smallpox and cholera.
