The Columbian Exchange (jan 1, 1492 – jan 1, 1800)
Description:
Christopher Columbus and European, Spanish, and Portuguese explorers connected Europe, Africa, and the Americas through the widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, technology, and diseases. This exchange dramatically reshaped populations, economies, and environments across continents.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1492
jan 1, 1800
~ 308 years