aug 28, 1492 - The Columbian Exchange

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The Columbian Exchange was a period of interactions between the old and new world, which resulted in cultural and biological exchanges between the two worlds. There were exchanges of food, plants, animals, diseases, and technology. /In began in 1492 after Columbus’ discovery and lasted throughout the years of expansion and discovery./ The Columbian Exchange impacted the social and cultural makeup of both sides of the Atlantic. There were advancements in agricultural production, evolution of warfare, and increased mortality rates.
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