Columbian Exchange

the movement of plants, animals, people, ideas, diseases, and technology between the New World and the Old World.

a term used to describe the Americas and the new found lands in the Western Hemisphere

a term used to describe Europe, Africa and Asia and any other lands in the Eastern Hemisphere

commodities that came from Europe and Asia to the New World that enriched the diets of the people and provided employment

were a benefit of the Columbian Exchange that the Americas experienced

European technology that allowed them to conquer lands in the Western Hemisphere and also improved hunting

commodities that were moved from the New World to Europe and Asia that contributed to nutrition and health improvements and population growth of Europe and Asia

commodities that from the New World that became widely popular throughout the world.

a period of mass starvation and disease; Ireland's Potato Famine lead to a massive emigration to the United States

a great source of wealth for early American colonies however some consider it having a negative impact due to the health problems that it causes.

European nations that controlled their colonies trade by requiring them to only trade with them or they would have to pay tariffs

taxes on imported good from other nations

commodities or goods sent out of a country

commodities or goods sent into a country

the control and regulation of trade = the value of their exports > the value of their imports