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Depends on your perspective. If you are a native American, you can thank the Columbian exchange for bringing yellow fever, measles, smallpox and a great number of other diseases to the New World, but also a great variety of domesticated animals and plants. If you are European, you have the New world to thank for syphilis, but also for the potato, tobacco, maize and a lot of other domesticated plants.
Looking at the illnesses, the native Americans definitely got the short end of the stick. Looking at the domesticated animals and plants the Europeans brought slightly more variety in than they got out. In short: if you are an American and crazy about bananas, you should indeed be grateful for this European import. Same thing - other way around - if you are a European and a heavy smoker. A European suffering from syphilis may on the other hand not be so grateful.
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How did the Columbian Exchange hurt America?
While the Columbian Exchange brought many new animals and crops, it also brought new diseases for people as well as crops.
Who was involved in the Columbian Exchange?
The Columbian Exchange involved the trade of slaves, corn, and horses. The only two countries involved were Europe and Africa. The Americas were still considered colonies.
What role did the Columbian exchange play in the formation of an Atlantic world?
The Columbian exchange introduced disease, famine and non native species of animals to the Atlantic world. The disease caused many epidemics among the Natives and the species of new animals wreaked havoc on plants. The Columbian exchange also changed the terrain
What were four lasting effects of the Columbian Exchange?
Religon, Crops, Different Domesticated Animals, Culture
This map illustrates the Columbian Exchange. Which contribution to American agriculture was introduced from Europe?
Cattle (apex)
