The Columbian Exchange (sep 5, 1400 – may 23, 1500)

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- Diseases
- - To the Americas: smallpox, measles, influenza, etc.
- - Main cause of death for natives.
- - Caused rebellions in native Empires.
- - To Europe: syphilis, tobacco, etc.

- Animals
- - To the Americas: horses, pigs, etc.
- - Animals bred incredibly fast.
- - Allowed for transportation in larger quantities (horses).

- Plants
- - New foods became popular.
- - Richer cuisines, more complex recipes.
- - World population increased rapidly.
- - Both people and animals were better fed.

- People
- - Global population grew.
- - The exchange of slaves became more common.

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