Columbian Exchange (1 Jan 1492 Jahr – 1 Sept 1550 Jahr)
Beschreibung:
Who: Native Americans, European settlers, conquerors.
What: Exchange of goods between Europe and the New World. Corn, potatoes, livestock.
Where: Europe, New World.
When: 1492-1500s.
Why: Disease was an unintended consequence that wiped out natives. Animals changed native way of life. Led to demand for slaves - cash crops like sugar.
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Datum:
1 Jan 1492 Jahr
1 Sept 1550 Jahr
~ 58 years