CH 11 LT#4

The exchange of corn and potatoes from the Americas to Europe had which important effect?

• It made candy very popular in Europe.

• It helped feed more people and animals in Europe.

• It led to the invention of tomato sauce.

• It caused new diseases in Europe.

Besides horses and cattle, what was another significant impact of European animals being introduced to the Americas?

• It made hunting less important for Native Americans.

• It improved the flavor of American chocolate.

• It changed how people traveled and farmed.

• It decreased the amount of wool available.

What was a major negative consequence of the Columbian Exchange for the people living in the Americas?

• They gained many new types of food.

• Their economies shifted to capitalism.

• Millions of them died from new diseases.

• They learned new ways to trade with Europe.

The Columbian Exchange is best described as the exchange of things between which regions?

• Asia and Europe.

• North and South America only.

• The Americas, Europe, and Africa.

• Europe and Africa only.

What significant change happened in Europe's economy as a result of the Columbian Exchange?

• It became more focused on farming corn and potatoes.

• It shifted from a system of lords and peasants to one based on trade and money.

• It started relying heavily on American leather and wool.

• It stopped using horses and cattle for transportation.