European populations grew as a result of American foods being introduced to European diets.
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People say that the Columbian Exchange occurred but it really didn't benefit the people of the New World very much.Worse for the New World, was the loss of 90 percent of the native population due to diseases that they never had seen before.There had been about 80 million and only around 720,000 were left. The land appeared to be empty.
One result of this exchange was the transfer of germs and viruses that brought diseases from europe to asia
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Yes, watermelon played a significant role during the Columbian Exchange. Originally cultivated in Africa, it spread to the Americas and became an important food source for various indigenous cultures. The fruit's high water content made it particularly valuable in arid regions, while its cultivation contributed to agricultural diversity. Watermelon also gained popularity in Europe and other parts of the world, influencing culinary practices and cultural traditions.
The columbian exchange was important in the history of the world because it promoted the exchange of idea's and item between continents and changed lives in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Examples are : New World to Old World: tomatoes, potatoes , squash, beans, pumpkins, tobacco, corn and even chocolate. Old World to new World: cows, pigs, goats, horses, chickens, citrus fruits, grapes and onions and even smallpox.