Impact of the Columbian Exchange

Hard Period 1: 1491–1607 Columbian Exchange

During the Columbian Exchange, various goods, crops, and diseases were exchanged between the New World and the Old World. This exchange had profound and lasting impacts on both continents. Which of the following statements accurately describes one significant outcome of the Columbian Exchange between 1491 and 1607?

It resulted in the widespread destruction of Native American cultures due to the absence of European commodities.

The introduction of new agricultural products led to significant population growth in Europe.

European colonization efforts were immediately successful due to superior indigenous technology.

The movement of enslaved people from Africa increased as a direct result of American sugar and cotton production.

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