The Columbian Exchange { 4-2.1} What is the Columbian Exchange ...
The Columbian Exchange { 4-2.1}
Name_______________________________
What is the Columbian Exchange? The Columbian Exchange is the __________________ of plants, animals, diseases, people, technology, and ideas between the _____ World and the _____ World. It was a result of ______________ ________________ voyages to the New World (North and South America). o This means that his voyages led to the exchange of __________ between the Old World and the New World. o These exchanges had both ___________________ and ___________________effects.
Cash Crops in the Americas Native Americans taught the Europeans how to grow corn, potatoes, peanuts, tomatoes, and squash. The Europeans then carried the crops home to Europe, __________________ the diet of many Europeans.
FROM the New World to the Old World Things introduced FROM the New World (America) to the Old World (Europe):
Items o o o o o
Corn Squash Tomatoes _______________ _______________
Effects: o
Maize (corn) and _______________ replaced traditional African crops as the continent’s most staple foods.
o
Sweet potatoes and maize (corn) contributed to the population growth of Asia.
FROM the Old World to the New World Things introduced FROM the Old World (Europe) to the New World (America):
Items o o o o o o o o
______
Effects: o
The introduction of _____________ significantly affected the way that ________ Native Americans moved and hunted.
o
They were able to more successfully hunt ____________
Pigs Horses Chicken Rice __________ Coffee ______________ (written language)
which greatly impacted their lives.
Now let’s learn about the BAD and the UGLY effects of the Columbian Exchange.
Disease Diseases, such as diphtheria, measles, _________________, and malaria, were accidentally carried by the explorers and later by settlers. This _____________ many Native Americans!
Slavery Slavery is the ____________ disease that was a outcome of the Columbian Exchange. When Native Americans in New Spain __________ in large numbers from disease, another source of slaves was needed. As a result, the demand for _____________ slaves increased.
Additional Notes _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________
Name_______________________________
What is the Columbian Exchange? The Columbian Exchange is the __________________ of plants, animals, diseases, people, technology, and ideas between the _____ World and the _____ World. It was a result of ______________ ________________ voyages to the New World (North and South America). o This means that his voyages led to the exchange of __________ between the Old World and the New World. o These exchanges had both ___________________ and ___________________effects.
Cash Crops in the Americas Native Americans taught the Europeans how to grow corn, potatoes, peanuts, tomatoes, and squash. The Europeans then carried the crops home to Europe, __________________ the diet of many Europeans.
FROM the New World to the Old World Things introduced FROM the New World (America) to the Old World (Europe):
Items o o o o o
Corn Squash Tomatoes _______________ _______________
Effects: o
Maize (corn) and _______________ replaced traditional African crops as the continent’s most staple foods.
o
Sweet potatoes and maize (corn) contributed to the population growth of Asia.
FROM the Old World to the New World Things introduced FROM the Old World (Europe) to the New World (America):
Items o o o o o o o o
______
Effects: o
The introduction of _____________ significantly affected the way that ________ Native Americans moved and hunted.
o
They were able to more successfully hunt ____________
Pigs Horses Chicken Rice __________ Coffee ______________ (written language)
which greatly impacted their lives.
Now let’s learn about the BAD and the UGLY effects of the Columbian Exchange.
Disease Diseases, such as diphtheria, measles, _________________, and malaria, were accidentally carried by the explorers and later by settlers. This _____________ many Native Americans!
Slavery Slavery is the ____________ disease that was a outcome of the Columbian Exchange. When Native Americans in New Spain __________ in large numbers from disease, another source of slaves was needed. As a result, the demand for _____________ slaves increased.
Additional Notes _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________
