U2 L3 Columbian Exchange

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What was the Columbian Exchange?

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The movement of plants, animals, and diseases between Europe and the Americas

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Which of the following was brought to the Americas by Europeans during the Columbian Exchange? Options: Corn, Horses, Turkeys, Potatoes

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Horses

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How did the Columbian Exchange make life WORSE for indigenous people?

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They were exposed to new diseases

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Which item was introduced to Europe because of the Columbian Exchange? Options: wheat, coffee, tomatoes, sheep

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tomatoes

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Why did the population in the Americas decrease after the Columbian Exchange?

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Indigenous people were exposed to new diseases and faced harsh treatment