jan 1, 1500 - The Columbian Exchange

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This event was a massive global trade swap between the Old and New Worlds following Christopher Columbus's voyage in 1492. Calorie-dense crops like potatoes and corn moved from the Americas to Europe, while vital staples like wheat and rice traveled west to the Americas. This trade of crops fundamentally reshaped regional diets and caused a massive worldwide population boom.

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