The Columbian Exchange US History

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According to the text, what was the main reason Europeans came to America?

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To find new sources of food

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Which disease caused the most devastation among Native Americans? Options: Smallpox, Measles, Typhus, Chicken pox

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Smallpox

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What was the primary transportation animal for the Inca civilization?

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Llamas

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Which New World crop led to a significant population increase in Europe?

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Potatoes

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What is the main reason for the decrease in species diversity since the Columbian Exchange?

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Introduction of non-native species

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Which New World plant provided more calories than any other plant on Earth? Options: Corn, Potatoes, Manioc (Cassava), Sweet potatoes

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Manioc (Cassava)

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Impact of the Columbian Exchange on the native population of the Americas?

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Significant decrease

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Which animal breeded quickly and became a hero to the New World? Options: Cows, Horses, Pigs, Llamas

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Pigs

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What was not a negative impact of the Columbian Exchange on the environment?

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European nations became wealthy.

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What was the main cause of death among Native Americans upon the arrival of Europeans?

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Diseases