History of Europe

How did columbian exchange affect the Americas and Europe?

The Columbian Exchange had a profound impact on the Americas and Europe. The exchange of plants, animals, and diseases between the two hemispheres led to significant changes in both cultures.

In the Americas

• New crops such as corn, potatoes, and tomatoes were introduced, while European crops such as wheat, barley, and oats were adopted.

• New livestock such as horses, cattle, and pigs were introduced.

• New diseases such as smallpox, measles, and bubonic plague devastated the native population.

In Europe

• New foods such as tomatoes, potatoes, and maize were introduced.

• New agricultural practices such as crop rotation and the use of fertilizers were adopted.

• New animals such as turkeys and guinea pigs were introduced.

• New wealth in European society