Columbian Exchange: SWYK

What is the name of the explorer the Columbian Exchange is named after?

• Hernan Cortes

• Christopher Rock

• Christopher Columbus

• Spain Columbus

What was the main reason for the forced relocation of Native American tribes during the Trail of Tears?

• Native Americans wanted to move west to find better farmland.

• The U.S. government wanted Native Americans to live in the same areas as Europeans.

• Native Americans had to move west to make room for European settlers

• Native American tribes wanted to create their own countries.

After 72 days at sea, Christopher Columbus finally reached land in a place he believed was _________, but it was actually __________.

• America, India

• Spain, America

• India, Spain

• India, America

What did the Supreme Court rule after President Jackson passed a law to remove the Cherokee from their native lands?

• The Supreme Court agreed with the President, forcing natives to leave their homelands.

• The Supreme Court had no decision in the matter.

• The Supreme Court rules that the Cherokee should be allowed to stay on their land.

• President Jackson did not pass a law removing natives from their homelands.

Which of the following was NOT an item of exchange traded during the Columbian Exchange?

• Potatoes

• People

• Telephone

• Diseases