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The Columbian Exchange was the exchange of goods, animals, diseases, technology, and culture between Europe and the newly discovered Americas. It's named after Christopher Columbus, the explorer credited for discovering the Americas in 1492. A massive exchange of goods took place between the Europeans and Americas.
In 1972, Alfred W. Crosby wrote a book called The Columbian Exchange.In it, the historian tells the story of Columbus’s landing in 1492 through the ecological ramifications it had on the New World.
The Columbian Exchange: A History of Disease, Food, and Ideas Nathan Nunn and Nancy Qian The Columbian Exchange refers to the exchange of diseases, ideas, food crops, and populations between the New World and the Old World following the voyage to the Americas by Christopher Columbus in 1492.
Conclusion The Columbian Exchange had an enormous influence on the world. It remains the biggest exchange of goods between nations the world has ever seen. Christopher Columbus created the first truly world wide economy with his maiden voyage to America. The influence that this world wide economy has had is undeniable.
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