Benefits largely stemmed from the transfer of goods back to Europe. In particular, potatoes from the New World became a dietary staple in Europe because of their abundance of carbohydrates and vitamins A and C. (Population increased with the help of potatoes, since less land could yield a more nutritious and filling product.) Chocolate, corn, tomatoes, and tobacco also went to Europe.
Horses, cattle, and wheat were brought from Europe to the New World.
Negative consequences included the taking of American gold and silver back to Europe. Initially setting off a price revolution for the Spanish economy, Spain later failed to reinvest the gold and silver, which created repercussions. Of course, European diseases such as smallpox were rampant in the Americas.
How did modernization affect Japan as a nation?
A.
Japan’s modernized cities attracted Western foreigners, who gained influence in Japan.
B.
Modernization clashed with Japanese traditions, causing social and political unrest.
C.
There was a short-term financial boom, but soon the nation ran out of resources.
D.
Modernization of Japan’s industry helped the country become politically and financially stronger.
the introduction of the horse
One result of this exchange was the transfer of germs and viruses that brought diseases from europe to asia
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It is named after Christopher Columbus. His arrival in the Americas began the exchange of plants, animals, and diseases between the Western and Eastern Hemispheres that had previously only existed on one side of the Atlantic Ocean.
As new crops were introduced in Europe, food production increased.
the introduction of smallpox to the Native Americans
the introduction of horses to the Native Americans.
the introduction of smallpox to the Native American population
One synonym for the Columbian Exchange is the "Great Exchange."
the introduction of smallpox
Horses good, smallpox bad.
Disease killed millions of Native AmericansThe Columbian Exchange (the transfer of plants, animals, diseases, etc. between the old and new worlds) had both positive and negative impacts. For the native people in the Americas, the cumulative effect was negative.One example is large groups of native peoples being wiped out by European diseases like smallpox.
the introduction of horses to the New World.
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the introduction of horses to the New World.
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